Concerned: FEARLESS puppy

My little Baxter is 6 months old, and I'm concerned about his "fearlessness." I've heard that puppies can be a bit reckless, but I wanted to get input as to when they typically grow out of this stage. Baxter appears to lack depth perception or rather has total disregard for it. He'll jump onto furniture items that are of decent height and is not the least bit cautious about jumping off; we take him down as soon as he does this but he can be quite fast! When do corgis or dogs in general typically develop a good safety awareness?

We've taken Baxter on small hikes (on leash) and some of the ledges make me nervous. Eventually, our goal is to have him off leash, but I'm afraid that he'll come zooming off a ridge or whatnot because he's so fearless. He knows the commands come and stay, but what else can I do to increase his safety awareness? Much thanks!

Ps.

Today he jumped onto the toilet and again to get onto the bathroom sink! My heart just dropped when I saw him do that. >_/p>

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Permalink Reply by Roger/Laurie on March 31, 2011 at 7:41pm

Sorry for laughing..............but this sounds just like my Tenby. I hate to say he is almost 5. He has gotten a lot better over the years but he is still our "wild and crazy guy". Our other boy Chepstow is Mr. Perfect. He never jumps into or on any thing stays were he is put and always mines his manners (he is 6).

I am sure it will get better, I am not an expert but I think it just depends on the Corgi. They are very active dogs and in Tenby's case he is always looking for something to do. He has a very severe shoulder problem and can't exercise (run and take long walks) like he should, so I think to keep busy he just looks around and finds things that LOOK interesting.

Yesterday I came home to find him asleep on the coffee table, he was very content.............his brother on the other hand was having a fit saying..............Mom, look what that idiot is doing now! Yes he is our little free spirit and we love him!

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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on March 31, 2011 at 8:32pm

I agree, it depends on the corgi but they do seem likely to not recognize their limitations. Considering what they were bred to do that probably was a desired trait. Basically you have to protect them from themselves.