Introducing an adult? UPDATED - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T07:00:26Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/introducing-an-adult-updated?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A510665&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat to hear that the transi…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-09-01:1150197:Comment:5106652009-09-01T23:00:55.011ZAmanda & Tuckhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Amanda81
Great to hear that the transition is going well for all of you! It sounds like Maddie will have a happy retirement :)
Great to hear that the transition is going well for all of you! It sounds like Maddie will have a happy retirement :) They are doing wonderfully. I…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-09-01:1150197:Comment:5106182009-09-01T22:39:50.806ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
They are doing wonderfully. I was thinking of updating the thread about how we are slowly getting them used to each other, in case it might be helpful to others down the road.<br />
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She is a sweet girl. That first week she was fairly quiet, since she was not used to us yet. She was a bit timid around big dogs, she wasn't really playing much, and we did not hear her make a sound.<br />
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Over this past weekend, she's coming into her own. She's not so nervous around strange dogs now (though she's not as…
They are doing wonderfully. I was thinking of updating the thread about how we are slowly getting them used to each other, in case it might be helpful to others down the road.<br />
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She is a sweet girl. That first week she was fairly quiet, since she was not used to us yet. She was a bit timid around big dogs, she wasn't really playing much, and we did not hear her make a sound.<br />
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Over this past weekend, she's coming into her own. She's not so nervous around strange dogs now (though she's not as excited to see them as Jack is). She's been chasing tennis balls and made a few brief efforts to play with Jack--- I think she's still working up to that, and I can't blame her for being cautious because he's quite intense when he plays! And she barks! She has the cutest little Stevie Nicks bark; she sounds a bit hoarse compared to Jack's loud clear bark.<br />
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Jack has been a doll. He has not growled at her at all. He's been ok if she goes in his crate or chews on a toy, although he is not happy if she goes for one of his fleecy toys. He doesn't growl, though, just takes it away.<br />
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The first week we kept her crated or penned while we were not home, and also kept Jack gated out of the kitchen. This week she's still confined but he can access the kitchen. I think next week we will try leaving her loose at night if all continues to go well.<br />
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So far it's been a relatively easy transition. Jack is an independent guy so he does not seem at all jealous. Maddie is more clingy so she will try to nose in if I'm paying attention to Jack, but I make sure she knows that she gets attention on my terms, not hers. The only thing I need to figure out is how to train her; since she was a show dog, as soon as she sees a treat or thinks you want her attention, she stands and it is tough to convince her to sit down.<br />
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It was not an easy decision since we had the choice of a new puppy, an older puppy, or her, but I'm pretty sure that we made the right decision. How are Madison & Jack do…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-09-01:1150197:Comment:5106042009-09-01T22:06:44.162ZAmanda & Tuckhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Amanda81
How are Madison & Jack doing? Is she fitting right in?
How are Madison & Jack doing? Is she fitting right in? Who needs self restraint?! LO…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-28:1150197:Comment:5072752009-08-28T01:11:48.182ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
Who needs self restraint?! LOL So many people who have Corgis seem to collect them....
Who needs self restraint?! LOL So many people who have Corgis seem to collect them.... Madison was a show dog, so sh…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-28:1150197:Comment:5072742009-08-28T01:10:38.695ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
Madison was a show dog, so she knows how to stand, come, and walk nicely on a leash, and that's about it. She does not like to sit (she was undoubtedly conditioned not to for the shows).<br />
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So for now we are working on "stay" since they can both do that together. Jack sits and Maddie stands, and since Jack has a reliable stay, I can work on Maddie.<br />
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The funniest thing is the look on Jack's face when she moves. His expression says, more clearly than words, "Stop shifting around like that or we'll…
Madison was a show dog, so she knows how to stand, come, and walk nicely on a leash, and that's about it. She does not like to sit (she was undoubtedly conditioned not to for the shows).<br />
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So for now we are working on "stay" since they can both do that together. Jack sits and Maddie stands, and since Jack has a reliable stay, I can work on Maddie.<br />
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The funniest thing is the look on Jack's face when she moves. His expression says, more clearly than words, "Stop shifting around like that or we'll never get that treat!!!!" good luck !!! I only lasted a…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-27:1150197:Comment:5070372009-08-27T18:30:42.694Zchristy fryhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/christyfry
good luck !!! I only lasted about a year before the urge to have a 2nd corgi kicked in =) then the puppy hunt was on.............
good luck !!! I only lasted about a year before the urge to have a 2nd corgi kicked in =) then the puppy hunt was on............. Congratulations! Sounds like…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-27:1150197:Comment:5069812009-08-27T16:40:30.235ZAmanda & Tuckhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Amanda81
Congratulations! Sounds like Madison is going to be a good fit.She is really beautiful.<br />
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Oh no. I am starting to want another one... I said I would only get ONE dog and that is IT. But they are sooo cute and Tuck loves playing with other dogs...I've only had him 6 months - must use some self restraint...
Congratulations! Sounds like Madison is going to be a good fit.She is really beautiful.<br />
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Oh no. I am starting to want another one... I said I would only get ONE dog and that is IT. But they are sooo cute and Tuck loves playing with other dogs...I've only had him 6 months - must use some self restraint... She is a beautiful girl! Love…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-27:1150197:Comment:5068602009-08-27T11:56:04.133ZBev Levyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BevLevy
She is a beautiful girl! Love the eyes. I have never been able to individually train one while the other is there by the way. They all want to be the smartest one in class! They look like a great combo.
She is a beautiful girl! Love the eyes. I have never been able to individually train one while the other is there by the way. They all want to be the smartest one in class! They look like a great combo. congrats!!! she is a cutie =)tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-27:1150197:Comment:5068202009-08-27T07:49:20.507Zchristy fryhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/christyfry
congrats!!! she is a cutie =)
congrats!!! she is a cutie =) Congratulations! Madison is b…tag:mycorgi.com,2009-08-27:1150197:Comment:5066822009-08-27T02:49:00.265ZNicole, Stanley and STELLA!http://mycorgi.com/profile/NicoleHouser
Congratulations! Madison is beautiful! I hope that they continue to get along.
Congratulations! Madison is beautiful! I hope that they continue to get along.