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Food Aggression Learned?

So, Jack's trip to the vet went great. :) He was a big hit. I found out that he weighs 22.1 pounds! I was so surprised! He doesn't look like he weighs that much.. Is that healthy for a five month old? Apparently the vet thought so..

Anyway, I've noticed that lately Jack has become rather food aggressive. We knew that our other dog, Kujo, was aggressive around food, but Jack had never been. I was wonderning if he could have learned that from his 'sister.' ?

Added by Mister Jack on September 27, 2008 at 12:48pm — 1 Comment

New Corgi Owner... advice welcomed and appreciated!

I am a brand new corgi owner, well I will be in a week and a half when I can take my baby Franklin home. I have been doing research for about 6 months now, bought books and printed off about 200 pages of internet training tips. Alot of them contradict one another; one example is that some say use potty pads, some say do not because it encourages going in the house.

I am wondering if anybody could please give me some real tips that helped you in potty training, obedience training,… Continue

Added by Franklin's Mommy on September 26, 2008 at 10:41pm — 6 Comments

more memories

That dreaded appointment is tomorrow~It is a horrible feeling. I am trying only to focus on happy memories.

A memory that was happy was when Riley got attacked by a pitt bull! He was only two years old and was out in the front yard where there is no fence and a pittbull comes running from down the street. My mom is shouting to my dad for help! Riley just kept rolling over and running, finally my dad opened the front door and Riley ran in. Thank god he survived! He had a few… Continue

Added by Sir Riley of Pembroke on September 26, 2008 at 10:05pm — 8 Comments

My Own MasterCard Commercial

Corgi Puppy: $500.00
Carpet Cleaner: $9.00
A pile of poop big enough to clear out a conference room full of people in mid-meeting: Priceless

Added by Madog on September 26, 2008 at 3:00pm — 11 Comments

First Trip To The Vet!

How exciting...?!

We have to take our other dog, Kujo, to the vet tomorrow for a good claw clipping. She has some disorder that causes the nerves to seperate from the outside cover. So, she has to go in for annual claw clippings. We've decided to take Jack to the vet as well. His first trip! He has to get a puppy check up and a couple of shots. I just know he's going to love it. :/

Does anyone have tips for helping him actually enjoy the visit? We love our vet, he's very… Continue

Added by Mister Jack on September 25, 2008 at 7:54pm — 4 Comments

Elizabethan Theatrics

I wish I had gotten this on video tape. Today, we took Ofelia's Elizabethan collar off. We left it on the floor and forgot about it. A few minutes later, I walked into the other room. And I was just about to say how it was so weird to see her without the collar on, when she walked into my line of vision, and there she was with the collar back on. I laughed and said to Matt, "You put it back on?" And he said, "What do you mean?"

I said, "You put her collar back on," and I brought her into… Continue

Added by Mariana on September 25, 2008 at 6:11pm — 2 Comments

Ohhh Riley

I can barely see through the tears as I type. I have been looking at old photos and videos trying to cheer up. I haven't lost him yet, but the time is coming. We take him to the vet saturday and I know what he is going to recommend...Riley seems to be just so tired. He keeps staring off into space and doesn't know if he wants to sit or stand..He tries to follow me everywhere and I feel bad that he keeps getting up..I want him to relax. He decided to eat today so I gave him my sandwich. Whatever… Continue

Added by Sir Riley of Pembroke on September 25, 2008 at 5:39pm — 18 Comments

Hi all. Well, my Roscoe just celebrated his 2nd birthday this past weekend! Because of his condition we were told not to expect him to live up to one year, and here we are into his second. I'm so hap…

Hi all. Well, my Roscoe just celebrated his 2nd birthday this past weekend! Because of his condition we were told not to expect him to live up to one year, and here we are into his second. I'm so happy. He still has his problems and we keep him pretty protected, but he's a happy little guy! Continue

Added by penny spencer on September 25, 2008 at 5:30pm — 9 Comments

Bad day

So today I am just bumming.... I found a really great class that would give me my dog training certification and help with job placement and everything but since it is a private class it has very limited financial aid possiblities and I just found out I dont qualify for any f them :o( So much for that I guess unless I can come up with 2850.00 o my own. O well........ On the other hand Zero is wonderful and Droopy starts his obedience class on Weds.

Added by Dannielle on September 25, 2008 at 3:06pm — No Comments

The Training Continues....and I get on my soapbox

I've had 3 sessions with the trainer. The good news is that the Tig IS 'getting it'. He is quickly learning about healthy interest in other dogs vs. "Im gonna eatchoo!". But before I get into the details- I wanna send a shout out to my sister who's been driving about 30 minutes out of her way to help me during the training sessions as well as taking time out of her weekends and subjecting her kind dog to help me practice. And to Kim and her huggie bear corgi, Toby for helping us… Continue

Added by Katie on September 25, 2008 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Life with Gibson: 12 weeks old

Well it's been confirmed: Gibson is a bit of a tub. We went to the vet last night and when she was examining him, she said, "look at the round little belly, you must have just eaten huh?" Uh oh. No, Gibson hasn't eaten since lunch time (the appointment was at 6). She said he was a little "portly" and I should not increase the amount of food I give him for awhile. I was feeding him 1/4 of a cup three times a day, but then I increased it to 1/3 of a cup three times a day after reading that some… Continue

Added by Kelly on September 25, 2008 at 10:25am — 8 Comments

Great corgi stickers!!

I found this great site with hundreds of corgi stuff that can be printed as bumper stickers, or on shirts, mugs, mousepads, magnets, etc! Here are the links and some of my faves: http://www.cafepress.com/barrysworld/3316425 &

http://shop.cafepress.com/corgi…

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Added by Chantel & Princess Bella on September 25, 2008 at 10:05am — 5 Comments

Happiness is a good FRAP...

into the accountants office... out of the accountant's office... into the accountants office... out of the accountant's office... into the accountants office... out of the accountant's office... into the accountants office... out of the accountant's office...

This is what I get for working at home this week and he doesn't get enough face time at the office.

Added by Madog on September 24, 2008 at 4:17pm — 5 Comments

Potty training Corgi puppy

Hello, everyone~ I just joined today! I have a 13-week-old Corgi female named Zoe. She's precious and we're having a little trouble with potty training her. I have read the posts about putting a bell on the door and have also read about the intelligence of the Corgis and how long it would take to figure out they could ring the bell to go outside and play..That was SO funny and SO true!!! I love watching Zoe roll those eyes up at me like she knows she's getting away with something like that. We… Continue

Added by Zoe'sMom on September 24, 2008 at 2:33pm — 22 Comments

Want to help Bailey and I win $10,000?

If yes, read on!

I've entered Bailey in KISS 98.1 FM's (local radio station here in the Bay Area). They are hosting a "Top Dog" Contest. Bailey and I would appreciate it if you voted for him!

http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/top_dog_2008.html?feed=294830&article=4265201

He is in Gallery #2, Picture #25. All you need to vote is a valid e-mail address!

Thanks in advance everyone.

UPDATE 09/24/08: Voting ends 09/30/2008 and you can vote once… Continue

Added by Karen & Bailey on September 24, 2008 at 12:30pm — 34 Comments

Spaying Kitty

Greetings! Hello Kitty was spayed,yesterday.She did just great!!She was a little sleepy afterwards,but,came around,nicely,moving well and really alert a bit later.When we got her home she was ready to eat and had no nausea.Anyway...I know that in the past the cost of spaying has come up,so,for us,here in Southern Oregon,it was$146. for a laser spay,bloodwork and pain meds.Kitty looking wonderful,this morning and life is good!>beth

Added by Kitty's Corner on September 24, 2008 at 11:55am — 3 Comments

Oooooo Some people get to me... train your dog.

Seriously.. I've heard this from many people on here but I've never personally have had a bad issue in a dog park yet...

And then this woman brings "Shakira" in tonight.

Roxi is great with big dogs.. her best friend here is a big white husky.. So when this black.. husky.. thing came in she got all excited.. until it got aggressive in which normally I let them handle the issue because since now.. usually the dogs have taken care of it with a few nips a growl or two and they… Continue

Added by Avyon on September 23, 2008 at 7:12pm — 11 Comments

Why did I get a corgi (Copied from my topic post)

To my friend Nadya

I posted this story in a topic "How did you end up with a corgi", and I also want to save it in my blog.

This story began several years ago in a remote, snowy Russia.. Not exactly snowy, though... :) It was October in Moscow, it was not cold at all, and the trees were still in those fall colors: red, yellow, golden brown...

I was a college student then. I don't remember what kind of problem I had that day (was it a broken heart, or.. C on… Continue

Added by Alla on September 23, 2008 at 3:00pm — 11 Comments

Owen the Show Off

I am a very proud mama these days. I'm just very impressed with Owen and other dogs. He plays- he loves to play and always comes back a better dog! We went to the dog park today (we learned he only had to be 4 months!) and he was by himself and we played fetch for a bit. Then these awful little dogs.. I'm not sure what they were but they were tiny and yappy.. Well they were undersocialized and terrified of Owen. Owen was remarkable gentle with them and won them over.. by the end he taught the… Continue

Added by Owen's Mom on September 22, 2008 at 6:55pm — 4 Comments

What a Momma's Boy!

Over the weekend, my husband and I took our pup to a family reunion about 3 hours from home. I thought that it's be fun for Grover because we have lots of kids in my family (I have a HUGE family, my mother has 12 brothers and sisters) and most all of my family loves dogs!

The 3 hour drive down proved to be a bit of a challenge. We have never really traveled that far with Grover. He doesn't really enjoy riding in the car very much, he whines and tries to get out of his seat belt harness and… Continue

Added by Parker on September 22, 2008 at 10:18am — 6 Comments