Puppy energy or personality? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T11:48:30Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/puppy-energy-or-personality?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBogart just turned 3 and is s…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-23:1150197:Comment:19104932015-03-23T01:56:40.331ZBogart the Cardiganhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/CharlotteDeMarco
Bogart just turned 3 and is still super excited to see dogs and people. We work on obedience at the park almost daily, using "watch me" and small treats when other dogs and people approach. I don't know how long it will take, but I do see improvement.
Bogart just turned 3 and is still super excited to see dogs and people. We work on obedience at the park almost daily, using "watch me" and small treats when other dogs and people approach. I don't know how long it will take, but I do see improvement. Good point about the leash is…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-22:1150197:Comment:19103472015-03-22T00:36:53.615ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>Good point about the leash issue. I wish folks would figure out that leash laws (which probably don't apply out in the sticks) protect <em>them and their dogs</em> as much as their fellow citizens' kids and pets. I had to stop taking the late, great GerShep to the park, because even though I kept her leashed, other people ignored the signs reminding them of the county law and let their dogs run loose.</p>
<p>My pooch was dog-averse...actually, what she wanted more than anything else on this…</p>
<p>Good point about the leash issue. I wish folks would figure out that leash laws (which probably don't apply out in the sticks) protect <em>them and their dogs</em> as much as their fellow citizens' kids and pets. I had to stop taking the late, great GerShep to the park, because even though I kept her leashed, other people ignored the signs reminding them of the county law and let their dogs run loose.</p>
<p>My pooch was dog-averse...actually, what she wanted more than anything else on this earth was to remove other dogs' heads. But she was quiet, calm, and very, very, very patient. She would pretend to be friendly -- wag and grin and put her ears up and never raise her hackles -- until another dog was within grabbing reach. Then she would go straight for the jugular. People would look at me as though I was <em>crazy</em> when I asked them to PLEASE call their dogs when they came bounding over to us. Some, of course, couldn't call them -- the dogs would blithely ignore calls to come. After a small boy got between his family's loose pit bull and the Ger Shep -- miraculously was rescued by his dad within a nanosecond of disaster -- I had to give up on taking my dog out.</p>
<p>Because of that experience and the number of people who let their dogs run free in the park, I don't take the corgis over there either. Kinda annoying, because my taxes pay for that park, too...</p>
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<p>Please keep your dog safe by keeping him on a lead, even if it's a very long lead. <3</p> Not only is his behavior norm…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-21:1150197:Comment:19101962015-03-21T22:34:50.778ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>Not only is his behavior normal, he has a lovely temperament. You are also putting in a lot of time and thought into what you do. Only good things can come your way, but you cannot ( and would not want to ) hurry his maturing. Neutering is not an issue here, just his age. As far as hiking off leash, no emergency recall, although good to teach, can assure you of 100% compliance. How much of a chance you take with your dog is up to you and your comfort level. My dogs have always been on…</p>
<p>Not only is his behavior normal, he has a lovely temperament. You are also putting in a lot of time and thought into what you do. Only good things can come your way, but you cannot ( and would not want to ) hurry his maturing. Neutering is not an issue here, just his age. As far as hiking off leash, no emergency recall, although good to teach, can assure you of 100% compliance. How much of a chance you take with your dog is up to you and your comfort level. My dogs have always been on leash, even the ones with advanced AKC obedience titles..... Don't judge yourself by what others do with their dogs, keep doing what feels right to you and give him ample time to grow. Curiosity is a sign of intelligence!</p> My Watson still acts like tha…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-21:1150197:Comment:19100712015-03-21T21:44:56.837ZBev Levyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BevLevy
<p>My Watson still acts like that sometimes and he is 14 months. He just loves everyone and everything. It did help to teach a "look" command. Take a treat and hold it up by your face, as soon as he responds to "look" by giving you eye contact give him a treat. Practice this several times a day whether anyone is around or not. Eventually you will be able to get him to focus on you instead of the people or dogs you encounter. My dogs all have great recalls because I keep a treat jar by the back…</p>
<p>My Watson still acts like that sometimes and he is 14 months. He just loves everyone and everything. It did help to teach a "look" command. Take a treat and hold it up by your face, as soon as he responds to "look" by giving you eye contact give him a treat. Practice this several times a day whether anyone is around or not. Eventually you will be able to get him to focus on you instead of the people or dogs you encounter. My dogs all have great recalls because I keep a treat jar by the back door and when I call "come" and they come in they get a treat. You can do this without a fence yard by using a long line and calling them to you by using the line. Treat liberally until you get a happy quick recall. I was even able to call Watson off a herd of dear. In his obedience class he got an ovation for how quick his recall was..</p> He's a baby! Wait till he hit…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-21:1150197:Comment:19100522015-03-21T03:45:01.757ZDianehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/DianeW
He's a baby! Wait till he hits his "teens" :-). You may be wishing that he was just distracted...
He's a baby! Wait till he hits his "teens" :-). You may be wishing that he was just distracted... He's only 7 months old? He's…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-21:1150197:Comment:19099252015-03-21T02:07:00.769ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>He's only 7 months old? He's just a baby. IMHO (<em>very</em> humble...) you're looking at normal behavior for that age. Ruby the Corgi Pup is <em>just</em> beginning to act like a grown-up now, at the age of 15 months.</p>
<p>Personally, I can't advise on how long it takes a corgi to settle down into "adulthood," since Ruby is my first corgi puppy. In my experience, smaller breeds seem to mature sooner; larger breeds can be puppyish until age three or four. But the corgisti here say corgis…</p>
<p>He's only 7 months old? He's just a baby. IMHO (<em>very</em> humble...) you're looking at normal behavior for that age. Ruby the Corgi Pup is <em>just</em> beginning to act like a grown-up now, at the age of 15 months.</p>
<p>Personally, I can't advise on how long it takes a corgi to settle down into "adulthood," since Ruby is my first corgi puppy. In my experience, smaller breeds seem to mature sooner; larger breeds can be puppyish until age three or four. But the corgisti here say corgis are classified as a "large breed," and so it's possible that despite the short stature, these dogs may remain pretty frisky for quite awhile.</p>
<p>Tools for building attention span: time, patience, and obedience training. And remember: it's a <em>dog</em>. It's not supposed to have a long attention span. Unless you're a rabbit or a gopher or some other potential meal...</p> Emergency recalls is one of t…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-20:1150197:Comment:19100392015-03-20T21:38:14.501ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
<p>Emergency recalls is one of the most important things you can have for your dog!!!!!! Sage knows when I call "Sage come front" she drops anything she is doing, runs to me and plops her butt within 6" of my feet so I can grab her if I need to. You can search for this on MyCorgi. Then if you are out in the woods and there is danger or whatever...we practice it occasionally and she still does this...only use when necessary but do practice. Speciall words for this recall! It could save your…</p>
<p>Emergency recalls is one of the most important things you can have for your dog!!!!!! Sage knows when I call "Sage come front" she drops anything she is doing, runs to me and plops her butt within 6" of my feet so I can grab her if I need to. You can search for this on MyCorgi. Then if you are out in the woods and there is danger or whatever...we practice it occasionally and she still does this...only use when necessary but do practice. Speciall words for this recall! It could save your dogs life if there is really a danger.</p> Thank you all for your advice…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-20:1150197:Comment:19099562015-03-20T21:19:04.201ZRebecca M.http://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaMelesciuc
<p>Thank you all for your advice! I feel relieved to know that Timber's behavior is normal for his age. I don't want to make him sound like a bad dog, he's definitely far from it! He's mastered a ton of commands, he's very friendly with people, he doesn't chew, he's housebroken, he loves me more than I could have ever imagined. I have so much to be thankful for. I know that I'm a perfectionist and I have high expectations, so I'm trying to be patient with him. It's difficult for me when…</p>
<p>Thank you all for your advice! I feel relieved to know that Timber's behavior is normal for his age. I don't want to make him sound like a bad dog, he's definitely far from it! He's mastered a ton of commands, he's very friendly with people, he doesn't chew, he's housebroken, he loves me more than I could have ever imagined. I have so much to be thankful for. I know that I'm a perfectionist and I have high expectations, so I'm trying to be patient with him. It's difficult for me when we're out hiking, and it seems like everyone in Alaska hikes with their dogs off-leash, and that's what I want to do with my dog. However, I'm absolutely unwilling to go there until I know that he'll be safe. I just don't know how to get there!?!</p>
<p>Any recommendations for specific exercises we can do to work on attention span? When we're out in public, we work on "sit," "stay," and "watch" (which is basically "focus on me"). When we're on the trail and I see a person/dog approaching, we work on "heel." On days we don't get out, I try to work on "stay" at home by creating my own distractions, such as throwing toys or cookies in opposite directions from him while he's in either a sit-stay or down-stay. We have access to lots of other puppy friends, but not as many adult dogs. Thanks again to everyone for your input! It's great to have a forum to ask questions and learn from everyone's experiences.</p> Jeli just turned two years ol…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-20:1150197:Comment:19098972015-03-20T19:28:19.218Zsusanhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/susan845
<p>Jeli just turned two years old and she still has a lot of energy like you describe. I work with her constantly and we train everywhere. She is getting a lot better, but she can still act like a crazed lunatic when she sees another dog that she just must say hello too. I expect we will see more improvement in the next year as she matures. I realized at about 6 months in that I needed to be a lot more patient that I thought I needed to be when I first got her. Keep up the treat work and…</p>
<p>Jeli just turned two years old and she still has a lot of energy like you describe. I work with her constantly and we train everywhere. She is getting a lot better, but she can still act like a crazed lunatic when she sees another dog that she just must say hello too. I expect we will see more improvement in the next year as she matures. I realized at about 6 months in that I needed to be a lot more patient that I thought I needed to be when I first got her. Keep up the treat work and positive reinforcement regime. Remember that working at home is a lot different than working in a distracting environment. Gradually build up their tolerance to the distractions. Work the recalls till the cows come home. You'll get there. At least I hope so, because I want to get there! LOL. </p> Wally's two and he's a social…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-20:1150197:Comment:19101342015-03-20T19:16:47.944ZDenis J.http://mycorgi.com/profile/DenisJalbert
<p>Wally's two and he's a social dog as well. He usually goes for the people first before the dogs and he loves to meet anyone that will give him a smile. But he's on leash all the time and I have to gage those that would like to see him and those that would rather just walk by, with dog or not. So I would say that with time your pup will learn your cues on the leash as to when it's OK to approach, but with the personality to test the boundaries from time to time of course. …</p>
<p>Wally's two and he's a social dog as well. He usually goes for the people first before the dogs and he loves to meet anyone that will give him a smile. But he's on leash all the time and I have to gage those that would like to see him and those that would rather just walk by, with dog or not. So I would say that with time your pup will learn your cues on the leash as to when it's OK to approach, but with the personality to test the boundaries from time to time of course. :)</p>
<p><br/>Even with other dogs on leash, sometimes you just get a feeling it's not a good time to say hello and Wally seems to sense it as well and stay on his side of the trail. But then again, I need to be on my guard all the time. Kuddos for you if you want to train him off leash... I wouldn't trust my Wally cause he'd go ahead in search of the elusive "deer poop" or of any other criters. </p>
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<p>Good Luck.</p>