Child Aggressive Corgi - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T10:59:17Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/1150197:Topic:135674?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A135819&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo doubt this is a prime exam…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1358192008-06-30T23:01:19.575ZSamhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/pemcardimom
No doubt this is a prime example of fear aggression. Understand that being abused may have nothing to do with this situation. Some dogs are born with fears in their genetic make up. Some dogs are not socialized at the very important time of their lives. She is showing classic fearful behaviors and would probably do best not to be in the company of a 2 yr. old until she settles in and becomes more comfortable with her surroundings. Forcing her to be around something that scares her this much…
No doubt this is a prime example of fear aggression. Understand that being abused may have nothing to do with this situation. Some dogs are born with fears in their genetic make up. Some dogs are not socialized at the very important time of their lives. She is showing classic fearful behaviors and would probably do best not to be in the company of a 2 yr. old until she settles in and becomes more comfortable with her surroundings. Forcing her to be around something that scares her this much will probably only make the situation worse. Growling and baring her teeth is the only way she knows how to communicate to try to keep a child away. Perhaps if she could be gated in a room where she can hear and smell the baby without having to be "with" her this may bring her a better comfort level. Agreed that finding a behaviorist would make good sense. Sounds like this little gal has many issues. Bless her heart, hope you are able to bring her to a confident level in life. First, I would contact the hu…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357552008-06-30T21:10:21.134ZSylvia & Timmyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Sylvia
First, I would contact the humane society and ask if they have a behaviorist they work with. I'm surprised that they didn't notice any signs of aggresion in her. Lots of times, on an owner surrender, the owners don't really tell all the reasons, for turning the dog in. Explain the issue and would they be willing to work with your mom on the problem, since Lucy is obviously hand shy and trying to express her fear, the only way she knows. A behaviorist would be able to see the problem as it's…
First, I would contact the humane society and ask if they have a behaviorist they work with. I'm surprised that they didn't notice any signs of aggresion in her. Lots of times, on an owner surrender, the owners don't really tell all the reasons, for turning the dog in. Explain the issue and would they be willing to work with your mom on the problem, since Lucy is obviously hand shy and trying to express her fear, the only way she knows. A behaviorist would be able to see the problem as it's happening and give an assessment and probable plan of action. In the interim, keep them seperated. Obviously, Lucy is confused, scared, and needs reassurance that she is in her forever home. It will probably take some time to overcome her fears and begin to live a happy corgi life. She probably was unsocialized and not trained in her previous homes. Is your mom prepared to work with her, possibly for many months? Also, I would have a complete physical exam done to preclude any medical issues that could cause her reactivity.<br />
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I would start with the call to the humane society and then depending on the behaviorist question answer, have your mom decide if she wants to go through the expense and work required to work on Lucy's issues. If she does, I would check with the local corgi club and see if there is a behaviorist they would recommend to work with your mom and Lucy. Each of the regional corgi clubs generally has a rescue group and they often have dogs with issures come into their programs. I know that in your area Palmetto PWC club is very active in rescue and they might provide some resources.<br />
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Wish I could be more help, but obviously, Lucy needs some professional help and lots of love. Yeah, I suggested that too. S…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357282008-06-30T20:59:49.245ZAllisonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AllisonFike
Yeah, I suggested that too. She is terrified of her leash though. When Mom calls her to take her out for potty she hides in her crate.
Yeah, I suggested that too. She is terrified of her leash though. When Mom calls her to take her out for potty she hides in her crate. Antoher suggestion I just tho…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357142008-06-30T19:55:35.187ZNatalie, Lance &Tuckerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Lance2
Antoher suggestion I just thought of, is you could have Lucy on a leash around the toddler and that way it would be easier to correct her right away. It sounds like Lucy is adapting to her new enviornment and needs to feel secure around the toddler.
Antoher suggestion I just thought of, is you could have Lucy on a leash around the toddler and that way it would be easier to correct her right away. It sounds like Lucy is adapting to her new enviornment and needs to feel secure around the toddler. Yes I hope things work out fo…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357122008-06-30T19:53:08.246ZNatalie, Lance &Tuckerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Lance2
Yes I hope things work out for the best too. Cant be said enough for training and they also for sure need to know you wont put up with aggressive behavior at all. When she acts aggressive towards your moms niece or anyone she should immediately put Lucy in a time out! Good Luck! You can do it.
Yes I hope things work out for the best too. Cant be said enough for training and they also for sure need to know you wont put up with aggressive behavior at all. When she acts aggressive towards your moms niece or anyone she should immediately put Lucy in a time out! Good Luck! You can do it. Yes, her whole demeaner chang…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357102008-06-30T19:50:45.171ZAllisonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AllisonFike
Yes, her whole demeaner changes when the baby comes over (which is all the time.) I think that is does scare Lucy because the baby is everywhere and she is loud. My mom is torn up about the whole situation, I just spoke to her on the phone.
Yes, her whole demeaner changes when the baby comes over (which is all the time.) I think that is does scare Lucy because the baby is everywhere and she is loud. My mom is torn up about the whole situation, I just spoke to her on the phone. Fast movements of toddlers co…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357082008-06-30T19:47:14.623ZNatalie, Lance &Tuckerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Lance2
Fast movements of toddlers could be enough to scare a corgi, or loud noises like screaming, crying are you sure your moms niece wasnt doing anything, it may have seemed like nothing to you at the time but for a corgi who isnt used to a toddler it could have been enough to scare Lucy. Have you seen Lucy react to your moms niece when crying etc.?
Fast movements of toddlers could be enough to scare a corgi, or loud noises like screaming, crying are you sure your moms niece wasnt doing anything, it may have seemed like nothing to you at the time but for a corgi who isnt used to a toddler it could have been enough to scare Lucy. Have you seen Lucy react to your moms niece when crying etc.? She is cute and sweet for the…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357052008-06-30T19:41:22.538ZAllisonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AllisonFike
She is cute and sweet for the most part. I don't think mom has control of her at all so she thinks she can boss everyone around. I hope things work out for the best.
She is cute and sweet for the most part. I don't think mom has control of her at all so she thinks she can boss everyone around. I hope things work out for the best. Yes training classes definetl…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357032008-06-30T19:39:52.864ZNatalie, Lance &Tuckerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Lance2
Yes training classes definetly, I agree. Corgis can be bossy, they need to know who really is the boss! Otherwise they think they run the show! She is so cute.
Yes training classes definetly, I agree. Corgis can be bossy, they need to know who really is the boss! Otherwise they think they run the show! She is so cute. She is a Pem, the smallest PW…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-30:1150197:Comment:1357012008-06-30T19:32:45.530ZAllisonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AllisonFike
She is a Pem, the smallest PWC I have seen. I told mom to get her into some sort of behavior class pronto instead of giving up on her.
She is a Pem, the smallest PWC I have seen. I told mom to get her into some sort of behavior class pronto instead of giving up on her.