he dog's neck when it pulls and makes it harder (but not impossible) for the dog to pull its head out of the collar. The harness might even be a better idea for Winnie, since she would have to work quite hard at getting out of it. Are you sure it's adjusted so that it's snug enough (not tight)? You'd still need a collar with ID tags with both of these in case she did manage to get loose.
Second, it sounds as if she might "like" you more because she thinks of you as one of her subordinates or "possessions," instead of someone alpha to her. You might be inadvertently reinforcing her "naughty" behaviors with all the love and affection you give her. Maybe lay off the lovey stuff and do some training with her. Try NILIF - nothing in life is free: she wants a treat, she has to work for it (you give her a command and she has to do it before she gets the treat); she wants her toy, she has to work for it; she wants dinner, she has to work for it. Nothing overly intense, and certainly not mean, but enough for her to realize that you are the boss. Up on the couch?--Only when YOU say okay. Out to pee? That's not toy-worthy unless she does something else for it; she's not a baby puppy anymore and shouldn't need reinforcement every single potty time, esp. when she's taking advantage of it. Save her favorite treat or toy and she gets it ONLY when she comes to you outside (clip a long clothes line or a long training lead to her harness so that you can still have control even if she's out of arm's reach). From reading what you wrote, it sounds as if she thinks the toy grab-and-go is a great game and doesn't get that she is supposed to come to you and sit for it.
Third, if your home efforts don't work, maybe take her for a manners and basic obedience class. Corgis are very smart and can get to be bratty if their owners give in to the cuteness, which is very easy to do. Sometimes it takes someone else to see what's happening to trigger the unwanted behaviors and to come up with a plan to solve the problem. At the very least, work on stop and stay. In an emergency, if she won't come to you, maybe she will at least stop and stay where she is.
Just some ideas. I had to do a behavior check with our first corgi-- she was getting a little too big for her very adorable britches. Once she (and I) realized I was the queen and she was the princess, things got better in the realm. I was gradually able to up the lovey stuff again after she got the message. Good luck!…
Added by Chris Payerl at 5:33pm on November 10, 2013
So, now I've got TWO herders - I wonder who will start herding whom!).
I named the puppy "Darcy" and already adore her. She's potty-trained (at 6 weeks old, I kid you not! She only ever wails and cries to be taken out to "do her business" -- in 9 days, she's only had 2 accidents inside! Of course, I take her out all the time, so that she'll learn).
What I'm loving most is seeing differences in this breed - things that seem to be "exclusive" to Corgis. For instance, my Sheltie never sleeps on her back (paws dangling), she never "bunny-hops" through the grass (too funny!), and never makes those hilarious Wookie sounds I've been seeing on those videos.
I can already tell I have more Corgis in my future. Love this breed!
Anyway, I don't have a specific question right now, though I'm sure I'll have plenty soon. Just wanted to pop in, introduce myself, and say what a lovely board this is. I've already read through pages and pages of threads, becoming informed on Corgi-specific behavior and refreshing myself on puppy issues (it's been 7 years since I've had one!).
Oh, and here are some puppy pictures of Darcy:
Here, she fell asleep on top of the vet's table the first day I got her:
And this is her favorite chew toy:
And here's how I found her once - sound asleep (she now does this often) - that head is just too heavy to lug into her bed, lol -
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ot 100% effective against hookworm because of their very short lifecycle. He was given Pyrantel to be given in three doses, two weeks apart.
Maddie was negative but they suggested treating her too because they potty in the same spots. The cat is indoor-only and we will bring in a stool sample for her before treating.
He was asymptomatic so I'm fairly sure this is not a severe case.
Question for all you sciencey types and those who have experience with this:
At what point is he considered "safe" and no longer contagious? I'll call my vet and ask but thought I'd see if anyone here knows. We gave him his first dose Saturday and I skipped agility with him today. The instructor thinks he won't have to wait til treatment is done, but the wormer kills the adult worms, not the eggs or larvae (which is why it needs to be given in repeat doses). So just wondering when he would no longer be considered to be shedding the worms.
I saw a few sites that recommend basically isolating the infected animal, but considering their prevalence that hardly seems reasonable. We live in an area crawling with feral cats and foxes (and quite probably coyotes), so it seems likely that the nasties are all over in the soil around here. But I do want to get him back to agility (he was very sad that I went without him tonight and worked one of the trainer's dogs; he pouted when I came home and laid down facing away from us while we ate dinner). I also want to get him back to the vet for some desensitization sessions.
So I'm just wondering when he'll be free to go back to his normal routine. I'll be honest here: I grew up in an age where it was assumed that dogs would have worms, and you just tested and treated and no one really worried. Wash your hands when you pet a dog, don't walk barefoot in areas where dogs are loose, and that's the end of it. Now it seems standards have changed (perhaps unreasonably so) and mention your dog has worms and people act like he's got the plague.... I come from a horsey background and every horse out there has worms (along with sheep, cows etc). You treat monthly to keep the load down and just don't worry about it. But as I said, now people seem to visibly shrink when you mention it. …
rs ago. I got very attached to them and still cry whenever I think or write about them. They were the greatest dogs ever and not a day goes by that I do not think of them.
Fast forward to today...I have 2 Corgi's, Ruby and Charlie, who are now 1 year old. I got them when they were 7 weeks and they have been wonderful dogs as well. But I promised my self that I would not get so attached to them like I was with Murphy and Molly. No way am I going through that heartbreak again!
My first issue I need help with is their sleeping arrangements. They have been crate trained since the day I brought them home. They sleep in their crates in our bedroom and I have made it a point to make them as comfortable as possible. They have a mattress, blanket, stuffed animal and fan in their crate, its like a mini apartment. They ahve always loved their crates and never had a problem ging into them for bedtime...until now!
At 9pm I allow them in my bed to rest for 20 minutes so we can get some alone time together (minus the kids) then at 9:30 we take one last potty trip outside and then they go in their crate to sleep. I have been leaving their crate door's open at night, which has never been a problem.
Recently my female had been getting out of her crate to sleep under my bed for a few hours, then she will start walking around the room going to wake up/bug her brother or barking to get into my bed. Then my male will walk out and try and get into bed with me. They have also been getting in the routine of getting up at 4am and trying to climb into bed with me. My husband does not want them in the bed and I understand that and am in agreement. Last night when I put them in their crates I closed their doors. Theywere ok with it until around 3am when my male tried to paw at the door to open it, then my female strted barking at me at 4am to get out and get in bed with me. Honestly, sometimes I do give in and put them in the bed so I can get a few more hours of sleep.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get them to enjoy sleeping in their crates again? I wanted to get them their own dog beds, but now I don't think they will use them, but instead just try and get into our bed.
Any suggestions would be appreciated...Thanks!…
Added by Rachel Givens at 12:54pm on August 20, 2013
I see this question arise frequently and thought I would share my experiences over the years to help you make a good decision. This is something that should be well thought out and knowing what you…
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Our female is more cuddly but our male adores everyone. We call him "The Mayor" because of they way he glad-hands around the place. There are no strangers, only friends he hasn't met yet. Our girl can take or leave strangers. She likes kids and puppies. She will go up to people if they call her name but otherwise usually ignores them. She will practically bury herself underneath us at home, she loves to cuddle so much. The male likes having his neck scratched but that's about it for physical contact. He won't tolerate hugs from us (but does with strangers).
The male is easier to train, wants to please. The female is looking for a handout.
Also, my male is very concerned with everyone's safety and well-being, a real nurse dog. I trust him to come running if I say "Ow," sit by me if I'm sick, and break up squabbles between Maddie and the cat. My girl really doesn't seem to notice differences in our moods or how we feel the way the male does.
My male is my more dominant, stubborn dog and my female is submissive, but that is not gender-related; there are submissive dogs and dominant bitches too.
One consideration is how often you plan on taking the dog to other people's houses. Many males are never quite 100% inside some one else's house; they can be totally housebroken yet if there are other pets around they just might mark inside. I never totally let my guard down when Jack is in a strange indoor place and I don't allow much sniffing. Girls are much less likely to pee in strange places. In fact, my experience is females are more likely to get distracted or stressed and refuse to potty at all away from their normal spot, where males will pee when they hit the first tall thing. So the boys are easier in the rain. :-) With girls you might wander around for ten minutes til they decide to go.
There are also many handlers who feel that a dog that is the opposite sex to themselves bonds with them more strongly.
If you are planning on having two eventually, it's usually easier to bring a female into a male's home than a male into a female's; our breeder knew we wanted to have two at some point and suggested getting the male first.
Finally, remember that almost everyone's experience here is just based on a few dogs. We all tend to develop sex prejudice based on what might actually just be personality differences. When I was a kid we had a Springer Spaniel who was the most sensitive, caring, gentle, willing-to-please dog, and she was a female. …
ad, as this is my first Corgi pup (actually first dog, other than family pets when I was very young). Even so I have several questions remaining. So let's get right to the business??
1.)I was looking for a yellow corgi, I read that red/white is what I am looking for. The corgi I selected has some black, although the breeder says he is not a Tri and will turn yellow. My vet friend agrees. What do you think from the pic I have posted?
2.) When I bring him home at 8 weeks, how much time should I take off of work to initially care for him and be around as often as possible? I work 8/9 hours a day 5 days a week, I do not mind taking alot of time off at first, and then arranging someone to let him out once a day while I work. Would this be sufficient? Around what age could he last 8 hours at home alone?(in his kennel).
3.) Do you call multiple Corgi's Corgii? Or Corgi's?
4.) How long initially will he cry at night? I know pups cry at night, that is not news, but how long can I expect it, and what can I do to limit his crying?
5.) Once my pup is potty-trained and trustworthy I would like to get another Corgi, so they can keep eachother company while I work, also to ease the stress from caring for more than one pup at a time. Do they like to share a kennel? Or should I buy an additional one? Once they are both equally trustworthy I would like to give them free roam of the house.
6.) I live on the water, and surf every morning. I would love for my pups to accompany. With training would they be intrested in swimming and stay near me in the water or at least on the beach? Also what effects (if any) would salt-water have on their coats, and what additional bathing precautions should I take to a salt-water exposed pup?
7.) I have a male, and to get a pair everyone suggests a male/female pair. Correct?
8.) I read several different feeding articles for the pups, some ranging from leave him in a pool of kibble to feed him a tiny amount 3 times a day. What is the general concensus amongst the Corgi-owners here? To feed a pup from 8 weeks on?
That is all I have (for now). Feels like I am asking alot, but I really want to do it right. Thanks for taking the time to read, and hopefully help me find an answer to my questions. I live in Jacksonville Florida, and would love to meet some other local Corgi's if there are any.
Thanks,
James (and Cheez)…