"Can't get over how much your profile pic of Vesper looks like our Walter! Similar markings!"
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Michelle and Vesper
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- United States
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Michelle and Vesper commented on Christy & Walter's video
Corgi Puppy's Potty Stare
"Hah, we call that the "shark bump," which she does as positive reinforcement for the simple-minded human. For example, when she puts on a show for awhile in an attempt to get us to run around the house. When human finally rises, the human…"
Michelle and Vesper commented on Christy & Walter's videoCorgi Puppy's Potty Stare
""Right here, Mom! Look at me lie down! LOOK!" lol, I understand wanting to catch this on video. The challenge will be when Walter figures out the stare and offer behavior is successful- you'll start getting it for everything he wants!…"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Lloyd & Elisabeth (Kobi)'s discussion Will a Medium furminator for long hair work for my corgi?"I have the yellow handle, too. It's perfect. We didn't really need it until a year and a half- the third coat blown was the start of it for us. Now we have a mess on our hands twice a year.
We used the zoom groom for awhile as a bath…"
Michelle and Vesper replied to AmandaFay, Brendan and Wheatley's discussion Has anyone had problems with getting a pedigree?"Congratulations! And, since this thread has gone completely off track...
I love my dog... from a responsible back yard breeder. Like others, I met the 'parents' and 'grandmother,' all of which had a great temperament. The…"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Karina Leyva's discussion Does your Corgi let you know when they need to go?"We trained Vesper to "shake" whenever she wants something, and also have her on a schedule. It helps us know when she's shaking to go out on the deck to bark at neighbors vs. when her water bowl needs filling, it's playtime, or…"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Monica, Orion, and Laika's discussion Are your corgis conditioned to respond to weird stimuli?"I just recently realized that Vesper thinks she's in charge of our bedtime routine. My husband and I usually end the night in front of the TV. When Vesper thinks it's time for bed, she sits in my lap and offers a very thorough human…"
Michelle and Vesper left a comment for Tara & Oliver"OMG, I need to post some pics of Vesper as soon as possible- Ollie and she are CLEARLY litter mates. Your newest pictures of Ollie look so like my girl. How's he settling down at a year and a half?"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Sam Tsang's discussion What are your corgi names? and their nick names?"After a night of good decisions at the pub, we named our corgi Vesper after the Casino Royale Bond girl. Got to say, we love the name and call her little else, although when she was a bite-y/snooty puppy, my husband would occasionally address her as…"
Tara & Oliver left a comment for Michelle and Vesper"ollie is huge. around 30pds and none of it pudge! he is a big happy boy. he's starting to be a real cuddley guy too. only problem is he thinks he still the little 5 pound thing we brought home and doesnt really fit well on our laps anymore…"
Michelle and Vesper left a comment for Tara & Oliver"Hey Tara! I was wondering how big Oliver is now...at 7.5 months and 22 pounds (and still skinny!) Vesper seems like she's going to be the biggest corgi in the park. :)"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Sean & Beulah's discussion Little Hoovers in the group 2009 Puppies"LOL, i love it. Vesper's favorite forbidden items are bird and rabbit droppings. We found the fastest way to teach "drop it" was in the house- both while playing fetch and when Vesper got ahold of indoor forbidden items- indoor items…"
Michelle and Vesper replied to Dara and Gracie's discussion When do you have your dog's spayed? in the group 2009 Puppies"Vesper just turned 6 months old and is getting spayed this Friday. Our vet told us not to wait for a heat cycle because it increased the risk of ovarian cancer. She quoted a study that found spaying after the first heat reduced the risk of ovarian…"
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- About Me:
- Hi All! I'm Michelle, a proud new corgi mom. I just moved to Oak Park from Chicago, where I work as a nurse at the University of Chicago Medical Center. I'm also a graduate student, so between the job, the school, the new home, and of course the puppy, my hobbies are limited! I'd say right now they involve dog walking, obedience training, brushing, bathing, and meeting new people and dogs, all of which are deeply satisfying.
- Welsh Corgi Breeder?
- No
- About My Corgi(s):
- Vesper is a red-headed tri born April 11, 2009 in Somonauk, IL. She's spunky and bright, and skilled at the cuddle. She loves people and working, so we're working toward the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification...I'd love to take her to work some day.
- I have:
- Pembroke
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Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 10:42am on September 29, 2012,
Christy & Walter said… Can't get over how much your profile pic of Vesper looks like our Walter! Similar markings!
- At 2:42pm on January 14, 2010, Tara & Oliver said…
- ollie is huge. around 30pds and none of it pudge! he is a big happy boy. he's starting to be a real cuddley guy too. only problem is he thinks he still the little 5 pound thing we brought home and doesnt really fit well on our laps anymore haha. its nice to hear from you hope u and vesper had a great holiday season!
- At 9:46pm on September 17, 2009,
Wendt Worth Corgi's said… 
- At 12:11pm on September 14, 2009,
Edward and Gemima said… - Hey, Edward loves the water, he will just go up to it and get in it if he's on shore, but in a boat he gets a little freaked out yet!!! Gemima on the other hand loves the boat better and swims around and around the pontoon in her life vest! Hilarious!!!!
- At 1:50pm on September 13, 2009,
Zach and Lisa said… - We are hoping to make it. It is a very long drive but definitely well worth it. We just have to make sure we have a whole day open. It should be a lot of fun, maybe we will see you there.
- At 4:49pm on September 12, 2009, Tara & Oliver said…
- we went and met ollie at 5 weeks we took pics of all the pups tho. (there were 3 girls and one boy) maybe a couple of these pics are your little lady?
- At 4:48pm on September 12, 2009, Tara & Oliver said…
- At 10:46am on September 12, 2009, Tara & Oliver said…
- i am sooo excited! I can't wait to see pictures. Was vesper as crazy a puppy as ollie!? thanks for adding me :o)
- At 7:52pm on September 11, 2009,
Sunni A. said… - Welcome to the site Michelle!
- At 5:12pm on September 11, 2009,
Geri & Sidney said… - Welcome MIchelle and Vesper! Congratulations on the decision to get the CGC. SIdney passed the test and we are so proud of him :)
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