For information on dogs or cats currently available in foster homes, please call 404.842.0229. All applicants will be thoroughly screened and an adoption fee is required. He or she may be a diamond in the rough and no matter what he learned before, now it is time to learn some manners and rules of your house. Listed below are a few of the more typical behavior problems that you may encounter and tips on solving them. Remember, your new dog wants to please you but does not know how.
Many dogs dig out of boredom or stress.
Before using negative reinforcement, try redirecting your dog by giving him a bone or kong toy. It's a green gel-based product and will last through rain. Also, you can dig a trench in the area where your dog digs. Put chicken wire in the trench and cover with dirt. Your dog will not like the feel of the chicken wire on his nails.