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Comment by Dana Pride & Tobias on March 31, 2013 at 3:39pm

I will definitely be using baby gates around the house, they work great at my parents to keep their dog out of the bedrooms. I do not have a yard of my own, however I live in a nice area that I can take him on walks around town or through trails or on my school campus. There are so many good ideas on this thread, thanks so much :) Keep them coming, I am adding to my list. He's going to be one spoiled/ well taken care of pup!

Comment by Cathie on March 31, 2013 at 12:18pm

Sky is 4-1/2 mo old. I fed Wellness Super5Mix Puppy, now transitioning to Wellness Super5Mix Adult. Canned pumpkin, smooth peanut butter, and virgin coconut oil are handy to have around for smearing in/on Kongs. Zukes Mini treats have worked out best for training.

Have you considered an ex-pen or baby gate?

Newspapers for potty area (better than puppy pads in my opinion, cheaper, some puppies chew up the pads.)

I would not use a retractable leash. (Allows dog to pull, can injure your hands.)

Sky's favorite toys/chews have been big plastic coke or juice bottles, cardboard tubes from paper towel roll, egg cartons, a braided length of paracord (tug toy), thick rawhide roll, antler, and a stuffed hedgehog with a squeaker inside. All toy use must be supervised.

Looking forward to pictures when your new pup joins you!

Comment by Lemmy Winks on March 31, 2013 at 7:59am

I have things in my house, specifically because I have dogs.
 • A bottle of Peroxide - just in case, puppies and dogs are both capable of getting into some nasty stuff.
 • A box of instant rice - I make sure to always have rice in the house in case tummy/ digestive issues arise.
 • A bag of carrots - Great tasty chew toys that are super healthy and a great way to keep teeth clean!  
 • "Raggy" towels - towels designated for wiping mud/water off low bellies and little feets! Also to clean up after the gazillion little corgi "ponds" your puppy will leave for you. Paper towel works, but starts to get costly.

Everything everyone recommended is good as well :D Best of luck! I look forward to seeing pictures!

Comment by Dana Pride & Tobias on March 30, 2013 at 11:50pm

Baby proofing sounds like a good plan, my cat is always getting into things, so by baby proofing I can block both the puppy and her from things. I forgot to mention my cat previously, she's okay with smaller animals, and I have the best place to keep her litter box so that the puppy is not getting some extra "treats".

Comment by Beth on March 30, 2013 at 11:48pm

My one other piece of advice is socialize, socialize, socialize.   It's more important than all the food choices, toys, treats and brushes combined.  :-)      It will make a world of difference, and since many (not all) Corgis are very concerned about "new" things or changes in the environment after they mature (as is true of most herding dogs), the more things they see as young pups and think of as "normal" the better.  Try to meet men and women, senior citizens, children, people of color (really, dogs can be racist if they haven't met a range of people!!!), men with beards.  Put on a hat and a coat even though it's not the season.  Introduce an umbrella and rain slicker (for you, not the dog).    Walk on many surfaces, make sure your dog will potty somewhere other than grass (or you will regret it one day when you are at a rest stop and all there is to pee on is bark or gravel).  Meet as many friendly dogs of all sizes as you can.  Try to think of as many things as you can to introduce pup to before he hits around 14 weeks and the socialization window starts to close.

Comment by John Wolff on March 30, 2013 at 11:27pm

Babyproof your home. Food bags kill.

Comment by Terry, Maya, & Brees on March 30, 2013 at 10:06pm

Looks like everyone gave you some great suggestions. The only other thing I can suggest is, get ready, get ready to have some fun. I purchased Maya from a breeder in PA while on a hunting trip this past December. Life in my house has changed somewhat. Up until last August, I never knew what a Corgi dog was. My wife showed me a picture of several Corgi's. When we decided to get another dog in October, the Corgi is the dog we decided to go with. So to make a long story short, We plan on getting another Corgi in the late fall, early winter. They are great dogs, and are real smart. You will have lot's of fun times with your new Corgi.

Comment by Dana Pride & Tobias on March 30, 2013 at 9:52pm

I'm so excited and appreciate the advice, I will hold off on the furminator, but will get a bigger kennel than I had originally thought. I will consult my breeder about food while he's little. He's going to be spoiled with toys, my mom and sister have already started buying things as if I was having a human baby. There will definitely be pictures! Between preparing for him and making a list of names, the excitement is building up!

Comment by Marcie on March 30, 2013 at 8:12pm

Tick/flea preventative...I live in Southwestern Maine and the ticks are a big problem. Becca just tested positive for Lyme. A friends golden was vaccinated and also tested positive. You will also want a car restraint plan. I have a crate for the car, and one for the house. Becca also has a seat belt system.

Comment by Beth on March 30, 2013 at 7:12pm

Get a 36 inch crate with a divider, and it will be big enough for the adult Corgi too.

Plain terry towel for the liner;  pup will chew any bedding, and towels can be washed in hot water if there are accidents.

Try a variety of toys.  Plush, rope tugs, rubber.  Just monitor with toys carefully.  You will find your puppy's toy likes (and destructive ability!) change as he ages.  Mine don't like Kongs at all, by the way;  they will eat whatever is smeared on them then ignore them entirely.   DO get one with some gaps for smearing peanut butter.  It is great to hand pup as you go out the door so pup thinks your leaving is a wonderful thing.

Hold off on the furminator til your pup does his first big boy shed, which will depend on when he sees his first winter after he gets his adult coat.  A puppy won't need a furminator.  You will want a soft bristle brush and comb to get pup used to brushing, then probably get the furminator and maybe a zoom groom and a slicker as he gets his proper coat. 

So exciting!  We can't wait to see pictures.

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