Bad Dog

This is Guinness James Maximus Lehman, our 8 month old puppy.  And THAT is his handiwork.  He can't seem to understand that dog beds are for lying on, not chewing up.  He's had several unsuccessful bed trials,  all with the same final result.  He currently sleeps on a folded towel because his dog bed privileges have been temporarily revoked.  Guinness is our 2nd hunting dog.  My husband is an avid pheasant and grouse hunter.  He claims that it's impossible to hunt these birds without a dog.  Unfortunately, bird dogs tend to be among the most high strung canine breeds.  Our last dog, a German Shorthaired pointer, was legendary amongst our family and friends.  His energy at 9 years old could rival any puppy in the neighborhood. Guinness is a bit more sedate and smaller, which seems to help when he's barreling through the house.  He's also blessed with a bright, cheerful personality and the impression that everybody likes him, a useful coping tool when he's chewed up his bed and is being scolded for the umpteenth time!