One of the biggest problems owners face, other than house breaking is chewing, and dog can find things to chew in a empty room! The Airdales we had when I was a kid chewed at the baseboards and the bottom of the doors.
You would be surprised at the job they did in just one day.
Chewing is a normal pattern for dogs, one of the big reasons dogs chew is to relax.
Why would that make you so upset, they might ask.
They don't seem to watch much TV.
Your dog may chew because he is teething, and just like with a baby it hurts (a lot), giving him frozen rawhide bones is a wonderful way to begin breaking this habit, keep a few in the freezer for him, just like you would do for a baby.
(well, maybe not) Because a dogs attention span is shorter than his tail, it is a good idea to get a variety of things to chew.
Be careful of leaving short bits though.
Dogs can choke on little bits and the manufacturer won't be responsible, you will.
Also provide your dog with lots of toys, you can never have too many of them and she will get a lot of comfort from them, even when you are not around.
Play with her and her toys so she learns that they are fun to chew and she will choose them over other items she isn't supposed to have.
NEVER GIVE A DOG AN OLD SHOE OR SOCK AS A TOY, he won't know the difference between the ones he can have and the ones he isn't supposed to have! Boredom is another reason a dog will chew, he can't go to school or work each day, doesn't understand soap operas, and can't talk to his friends on the phone, so he chews out of boredom! Don't get mad him.
Get him some toys.