Jeri, My problem was that Randy was an alpha and I have had a time convincing him that he isn't in charge.   I thought we mostly had that settled but the other day when the yard guy was here, I went out front to talk to him and told him I would be back with his money. This guy was the second this year and I hadn't introduced him to dogs, so when he mows the back yard, the dogs are locked in the house and they don't like having someone back there.  Randy was determined that I wasn't going out front with that potentially dangerous man and he tried to stop me and in the end, he nipped my ankle.  But I didn't correct him for it because he was trying to take care of me!!! Bless his little heart.

No, I am a scientist and just happy to get my first job out of grad school in CA.  I loved it but the place I worked closed and I couldn't find another job.  The best thing I could get was in TX but that reached the point where it wasn't good anymore so I came to work in Birmingham.  Then it ended going sower after 10 years and I just ended up staying.  Randy is the result of an accidental brother sister mating and I think that is part of his hyperness.  He has a full sister that the breeder has't been able to show because she is wild as a buck but he also has a half sister who is a little older that the breeder is also holding till she grows up some more.  Taking Randy to PetSmart classes helped but I am hoping he will get calmer.  He is adorable and cute but has been wild and wooly but I love him dearly.

Hi Jeri, and thank you for your compliment about Sidney's tail. Here in the US, nobody really gets a say. The breeders have to dock by the time the pups are about 4 days old! We got lucky in that Sid's breeder had to go in for emergency dental work and could not get the docking done within the window of time. I love that he has his tail! I've heard some breeders will "hold" a pup and not dock if you pay up front. I'm pretty sure I'll do this when the time comes to add another corgi to the family.

Welcome Jeri and Dani!

I remember natural bridge.  I went to school in 2 states, KY & MI, then off to CA, TX and AL for work.  I had a lot of friends in TX and thought of moving back there but it is too darn hot.  I like the AL climate and it was closer to KY and OH which I have relatives. The last 2 years it has been as hot as Hell here but maybe that won't continue.  This summer hasn't been as bad as last but we have 2 potentially hot months to go so who knows.  I still like it here.  Last year I flew to Louisville and a friend picked me up and we went to Floyd co. for a hometown reunion.  I didn't get to see as many people as I wanted to and want to go back when I can.  In the past, I have had friends to feed my dogs when I am away but Randy is such a big rambunctious boy than almost no one can handle him.  He and I have been to beginning training twice and he is 21 mo. old so is finally settling down.  If I weren't spending a lot of time getting dental work done, I would take him to intermediate.  He is extremely smart and learns anything quickly but tends to bounce all over the place a good deal of the time.  He is getting better but he is my baby and I would do almost anything to provide good care.  I fixed them a new tennis type ball in 2 socks and they are tugging and fighting over it.  I have some sort of a corgi mix also.  she is a little older but plays some with him.

Welcome.  You have nice dogs.  Are you a native Kentuckian?  I grew up in S. E. Ky (Floyd Co.).