can you still train an adult corgi?
My corgi is 3 now and has never been properly trained. The most major problems are the barking at everything and the herding around the house. Has anyone trained their corgi this late in age? Does anyone have any ideas on how to refine his behavior? Thanks!
Jen (and Cody)
Jen (and Cody)
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Permalink Reply by Amanda on
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it's neeeever too late to train a dog, corgi or otherwise. It may be a little harder than a puppy would be, but you just have to be as strong willed as they are. I'd agree with above, enroll in an obedience class and see where it takes you. You'd be surprised how much he'll learn! And from my experience, my corgi is a very fast learner, so it just might be easier than you think. :)
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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It is never too late, corgis are very food driven, so they'll do anything for a treat. Be patient, consistent and realistic, make sure your and your family are united front on all issues and you'll be just fine :)
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca on
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I rescued my corgi when he was 2. He was not even house trained. I was only 18 year old when I adopted him and had never owned a dog before, so I found it a challenge. I was calling the shelters behavior specialist every other day with questions and they were never helpful. It took about a year of hard work and patience but Havoc finally got it and now I swear he understands everything that comes out of my mouth. That one year of hell cleaning up messes, chewed items, barking, running away for me ect... was worth the great dog I have today, not to mention the amazing bond me have now. I would also recommend obedience class of ever speaking with a behavior specialist like I did. I understand your frustration as I went through it also, but corgis are so smart I assure you things will get better with some training…=)…good luck
Rebecca
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Permalink Reply by Katie on
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Yes! It can be done. But work with a knowledgeable trainer/behaviorist! I have a 5 year old female and a 4 year male that I adopted and I've been working with a trainer before heading to basic obedience group class. Corgis do learn fast, but they can be stubborn!
BTW, how much exercise is your corgi getting, the more exercise they get or jobs they have, they will exhibit less of their natural behavior/natural 'job' indoors.
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Permalink Reply by mosesbotbol on
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Food rewarded training works on older dogs. Giving food for everything positive and repitition works. Make sure to cut back on breakfast and dinner to keep food intake level.
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Permalink Reply by Suzette & Rueben Dog on
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Yes, it can be done! Rueben came to us when he was 3 and also had never been trained. He wasn't housebroken, didn't know what stairs were, was under socialized and did not want to go on walks. I have to honestly say that he was easier to train than any puppies I've ever had. I believe repetition is the key and developing a routine day in and day out. I trained him to poo and pee on demand (or maybe he is just humoring me....). Rewards certainly help. Rueben does bark when a stranger comes and does stop if I say (Rueben, thank you for letting me know that someone is here - Now quiet)....I do give him a carrot stick too.....I'd have to say the biggest issue I had with him is that he wouldn't give me a sign that he needed to go outside. We tried the bell on the door or trying to encourage him to whine or bark when he needed to go out but nothing....He would just sit and stare at us intently. Finally, he came up with his own sign. He sneezes! Yes, sneezes to let us know that he has to go outside. Odd, but it works!
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Camber is not good at giving us signs to go out, so I just let her out all the time. She is digging the cold weather.
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Yup, that's what I did too. People said that I let him out too much but considering I would be the one cleaning up the accidents there is no such thing as too many times. Anyways, now that he "sneezes" to go outside, things are pretty easy. Why I can't have a dog that barks to go out is beyond me but hey, I have one that certainly is unique!
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