Some more help on dog behaviour problems?

Some more help on dog behaviour problems?
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You can buy dog runs. Caged areas with shade if required dogs can be put in temporarily. I would buy something like that and put it in the backyard. At least you will know she is safe and can’t hurt herself. Perhaps training her by going out for short periods, five minutes say, and coming back would help too? Keep doing it until she gets used to the idea you will be back and make it a little longer after a few times etc. I am not a dog trainer but eventually she would have to get used to you leaving and coming back.
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