I think the dogs need off-leash experience in order to learn to stay close. I've not succeeded in training them as well as I'd like -- Gwynn always tends to walk ahead of me when I command "stay close". It's asking a lot of them: different rules depending on whether they're on-leash or off-leash (I don't mind if G walks ahead while on-leash). Might've been easier if I'd not let her get the habit of walking ahead on-leash.
They tend to stay fairly close (no more than 20-30 yards) off-leash on trail. I've tried to teach "closer" and keep them within 10 yards, without much success. On trail, they usually fall in at my heel, but in dim light I want them in front, but close.

Hey, that's funny -- my daughter likes deviantart.com. We go out your way in the winter when we get sick of the rain, take the dogs to Vantage or Ancient Lakes -- Gwynnie and I went up the Cle Elum River road and spent the night on the summit of Mt. Daniel a coupla weeks ago. It's amazing what corgi can do; on that last trip, I realized I wasn't watching her as closely, just trusting her rockclimbing sense. They learn.

Hi!
Yes I got Shirley from Heartbarx. Nia and Max's litter, same as Mac. It's been fun looking thru your pics seeing what Shirley will look like when she gets older. Mac is such a handsome fellow.
Deb and Lonnie are great. Very helpful and knowledgable. When I saw Nia and Max it was love at first sight amd I knew I just had to have one of their pups. Shirley was a bit bossy at first but has turned out to be such a sweet girl and so easy to train. She and LaVerne stop traffic every time we go for a walk. There arent many Corgis in Wenatchee and people just go nuts over them. If you are ever in Wenatchee stop by for a visit!
I will post more pictures when I get home. You can sure tell Mac and Shirl are related.. LaVerne, Shirley and I are in Conconully camping. They are loving it. Lots of deer and squirrels to growl at...lol.
Thanks for the note. I will look forward to seeing more pics of Mac!

Thanks a BUNCH!! :-)

Hello again!
No I never did get in touch with Heartbarx. I see she is on MyCorgi now!
Very cool! I think I will look for a red n white female next so if you hear of any let me know! Im in no rush altho April sounds like a good time so I would have the pup ready to go camping this summer. Have you ever camped at Conconully? It is a very pet friendly place. We go there every year and we have always been the only camp without a dog. I cant hardly wait to go this year and show off LaVerne! YAY!

Oh he's cute! He looks like he will be super smart! Good luck with him.

Hi - go to the main page and look for the topic "Does your Corgi Purr". Scroll down until you see the video. Is this what Mac sounds like? It's so cute.

Hello Saberkins - thank you for the nice comment on the picture. Your baby Mac looks very much like our little Trudy when she was a pup. If Mac changes like Trudy did, his face will prob turn more red. Enjoy! Mike

Love the new pics. Some of the photos he really looks like Nia - then in the next he looks like a combination.
Don't be strangers. Bring Mac out for a visit and play time.