Corgi not welcomed at dog park it seems
We adopted Ed in November and have taken him to two dog parks. Both times, he tried herding the other dogs. The first time the other owners were pretty understanding and didn't mention it. The second time, Ed was following a dog as it was chasing a ball. He wasn't interfering, just following the dog. I stopped Ed for awhile (I had kept his leash on him) to see if he would be interested in another dog, but he just wanted to follow the one dog. Apparently the owner didn't like it and left. After seeing that Ed chased an owner away, I don't feel that Ed is welcome at dog parks. It is his natural instinct to herd, there isn't much I can do about that. So, it seems Ed will not be going to dog parks. Unless anyone has ideas around this.
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Permalink Reply by Wendt Worth Corgi's on
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Ed needs to learn some control. Yes Corgis are natural herders but most of your best herders are also easily controlled. Just work with Ed on patience and maybe before letting him go at the dog park exercise him to wear down some of the stored up energy so he'll be more behaved. If anything while at the dog park keep him on a leash work w/him like in an obedience class. Use this time as a lesson and if he behaves then let him loose. In time he will get the hang of it and others will come to appreciate him. Good luck but don't give up.
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Permalink Reply by Tina on
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That is good to know. I was under the assumption that he should just be able to herd. I will have to try that when it gets a bit warmer out. Exercise him then take him to the dog park. He just gets so obsessed about other dogs. Maybe I'll have to wait until I train him with a few more commands.
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Thanks. I was worried that I wasn't being a responsible owner, which is why I decided to stop taking him to dog parks. The other dogs should be able to have fun, but it seemed hard with Ed herding them. But, now I know there is hope for him. I'll just have to work on our training and maybe take him on a long line the first time we go back.
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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on
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The trick is to arrange to meet up with other corgi owners at the dog park. It seems corgis just love to play with other corgis and they will be occupied with each other.
We take Sid, Bruce and Chester to dog park regularly and I've never had anyone leave on account of them. I have left on account of another dog though. A huge mixed breed was mounting every dog there! I was afraid his weight would hurt my poor short dogs. His owner did nothing to stop him either!
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We do have a second corgi, who loves the dog park. He is very polite to new dogs, then play bows and if the other dog wants to play, they run and have fun. The concern with both boys at the park is Ein, our other dog, seems to chase Ed as Ed is herding other dogs. Ed really doesn't enjoy this. But, Ed loves to herd the other dogs.
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