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Permalink Reply by Ollie and Dinah on March 20, 2009 at 11:10am

Have you ever heard of the "Gentle Leader" head collar? It works wonders! (www.gentleleader.com) It might looke like a muzzle, but it's not. It allows full movement of the mouth - and unlike a traditional collar, it doesn't pull from the neck. It's made so that you can control the dog's head movement easily. It actually stops the dog from being able to pull.

I bought one for my puppy, and it really helps with walks. The collar comes with a really in-depth DVD training guide as well, that I've watched a few times!

You should look into it!

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Permalink Reply by Bodie on March 20, 2009 at 5:25pm

Yes, I have heard of these, thank you. Isn't the gentle leader mostly used for dogs who pull? The problem with Bodie is that he just won't move at all! He turns into a corgi blob:)

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Permalink Reply by Ein Danger on March 20, 2009 at 11:48pm

thanks drew for the info on the gentle leader!!! we got one for ein since he pulls horribly and it seems to be doing the trick. we're gonna really try it out tomorrow at the pooch parade in town :) hopefully ein will be able to march in confidence! :)

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Permalink Reply by Sam on March 20, 2009 at 11:23am

It sounds like he is trying to set down the rules. I've never heard of a corgi that didn't bow down for treats though so maybe you could try taking him on very short walks and progressively get longer. Don't let him pull you even in the begginning though, that just lets him think he'll be able to boss you around the whole time.

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Permalink Reply by Bodie on March 20, 2009 at 5:22pm

He USE to fall for the treats, but quickly learned how to snatch the treat and quickly lay back down. Sneeky! Ya the short walk is a good idea, I think we just get over anxious to keep going, and quickly learn he is not ready.

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Permalink Reply by Danijela on March 20, 2009 at 10:54pm

Hi! We have a similar problem with our Leo...he loves going to the park & for walks when my husband & I take him together. However if there is only 1 of us, he'll refuse to go...he'll hardly go down the stairs & pee & that's it. No move.He'll Lay down & possibly with all 4 in the air.
I try with treats & with carrying around his favorite toy....& it does work still, but it is not the solution.
He used to be crazy to go out...anytime. Since we had him neutered he seems to be bored to just walk around.
I try as well & run with him a bit & then walk & again run...
Well, I really wish you good luck....& if you find something that works miracle spread the word....

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Permalink Reply by Bodie on March 23, 2009 at 10:52am

OMG! That is EXACTLY what Bodie does. It's pretty much a given that both of us have to go on the walk. It's really is as if he is just bored on a "regular" walk. He pretty much knows which direction the dog park is, and if we aren't headed in that direction he could care less about getting the exercise. One trick that kind of works is running. If we run, he'll run too, but soon enough he's over it and won't budge. uhhh....the frustration. Hmmm, I wonder what the Dog Whisperer would say. :) Please let me know if you ever find something that works too!!!

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Permalink Reply by Susan Stanton on March 23, 2009 at 6:50pm

Oh, dear, I have this issue with two Corgis, and they both pull the halt at different times! I actually wrote this blog because, essentially, I gave up and moved to the country where we rarely walk on leashes at all. I have on several occasions CARRIED Bertie Wooster out of the dog park, how sad is that? The teacher at obedience school when he was a tiny puppy suggested I "wait him out" but it is completely impossible to wait out a Corgi who is immobile. I finally figured out a word that gets him excited and makes him move forward -- "squirrels"! If I say, "Hey, let's go find a squirrel!" he will leap back to his feet and start moving forward, for another 20 feet, then I have to promise another squirrel. The funny thing is, off his leash, he is the best -- walks along with me, never runs off into the woods, comes when he's called, and does a perfect "wait" so I can reattach his leash. I think he just hates the leash. Or likes to remind me that I only think I'm in charge.

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Permalink Reply by Bodie on March 24, 2009 at 11:13am

Aw, yes. The famous "carry our approach". We do it all the time, even though it looks terrible (and people think we are just spoliing him) it seems like it is the only alternative to literally dragging him out or waiting for another dog to leave, that he can follow out. Bodie also does great off the leash on mountain trails, he comes when called, waits when he tell me stay to leash him up, etc. it is just the "regular walk" that he refuses to do. That's a good idea to say something that he may respond to like "WHERE'S FOXIE?!" (our cat who he loves to chase) :) I'm glad I'm not alone and if you have any other tips let me know! Thanks for sharing!

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Permalink Reply by Vic on March 26, 2009 at 1:03am

My Maggie also do the same thing. She is afraid car noise. So if there is a noise car around she will just lay down or try to run back to the house. Other time, she is just refuse to walk. Most of these happen when I want to walk to a way that she don't want or going back home. Other time, she just don't want to go anywhere.

I try to pull or walk and sometime it works. Other time she just look at me and seems I do something wrong.

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Permalink Reply by Applejack Pembrokes on April 9, 2009 at 12:18pm

He is just pushing his weight around, it is now a battle that you must win. Tighten up his collar hook up the leash and start walking, look forward and keep walking, do not look back at him, if he balks don't stop, if he stops keep walking, drag him if you need to, I know it sounds mean, but he will get up and follow you, encourage him with praise, pat your thigh with your hand closest to him, keep walking, when he starts moving praise him, keep walking, praise walk praise, walk, but do not stop until he is moving along at an easy pace. You may have to repeat daily until he gets the point. Corgis are stubborn, I have 7 of them and everyone of them obeys all rules every time. I would try first on the grass so if he gets really stubborn and lays on his side you won't be dragging him on concrete. He will get up, and he will follow you!!! I know this works, it just takes time a perserverence, be patient, it's not like you are trying to train a cat LOL.

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