Raising a puppy is not easy!!

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5. My wife and I are also raising a puppy.

You're right, raising a well adjusted dog takes a lot of work. Our dog Nux is a border collie/whippet mix, with lots of energy. He is almost 8 months old now. I would suggest that you have a lot of different toys around for her to pick from. Destruction of toys is inevitable, so try not to make a fuss. Benebones last a long time and our dogs don't get bored with them. Bully sticks are certain to keep them occupied. For a while I was giving Nux every paperboard box I would normally recycle so he could shred it. Messy but it kept him from otherwise wreaking havoc. Being around other dogs is important. We don't take Nux to parks, but we have 2 older dogs and they both play with him. It looks like you understand that a tired dog is a good dog. They need to run; walks usually won't cut it. Spending a lot of time working/playing with the pup is also necessary. My wife is heavily into dog sports, flyball in particular. Getting involved in a canine training/sports club is very helpful.