Our first month with Ein
Today we've had Ein for one month! The breeder we bought her from gave us a 30 day trial period (money back if we decided to return her), but there was never any doubt we'd be keeping her. I emailed the breeder a couple days ago and said, yep! She's ours! She's such a sweet girl. We wanted an adult from the beginning---puppies are wonderful, but we really just wanted a calm, adult dog. We tried for a year to adopt a rescue. They were in short supply to begin with, and the rescue organizations that were willing to even consider us were not able to find a corgi that had a good history with cats. We finally decided to just get a puppy. When I emailed a breeder to inquire about a litter, I told her our whole story, including the fact that we had wanted an adult dog. And wouldn't you know it?---She had a 3 year old tricolor for sale! They said she was mellow, sweet, and good with cats! As soon as I met her I knew she'd fit right in with our family.
The first week or so we had her was hard on us both--I was upset because our cats were terrified and I felt so guilty about it, and obviously she was pretty anxious about being in a new home. But we've gotten over that---she settled in pretty fast, and the cats are getting used to her :)
She really is just the dog we were looking for: sweet, calm, affectionate, and no bad habits! She walks great, is good with strangers, rides well in the car, doesn't pick fights with other dogs...she's just a good girl! And all we've had to do is welcome her into our home! She really seems bonded to us and happy here.
She doesn't know any commands though, not even sit, so we'll be doing obedience classes probably at the end of August. I tried teaching her to sit and she just seemed totally confused so hopefully formal training will help us out! She at least will come to us when we call her name or cluck at her and fortunately we've not been in a situation where recall was very important, but still. I'd like her to know basic commands.
Her only other little quirks are that she still won't potty with any regularity in the yard---still have to walk her to let her use the bathroom...and she doesn't play. She doesn't seem to have any idea of what to do with toys. I wonder if she will ever want to play with toys or if this is how she'll always be. The breeder said she liked stuffed animals---so I bought a few stuffed dog toys, and she could care less. Once or twice I've caught her grabbing a cat toy and flipping it up with her nose---so cute!--but she stops playing with it after a few seconds.
Everywhere we go we get stopped because people want to tell us how cute she is or want to know what breed of dog she is. And they're right! She is pretty darned cute! Having wanted a corgi for years, I'm so glad she's our girl.
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Comment by Ingrid & Ein on July 23, 2012 at 1:36am
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@Cindi yes, she was used to breed, but I don't know if she was ever shown, although the breeder did show her other dogs. That's interesting to know!
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Comment by Cindi on July 22, 2012 at 11:44pm
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Congrats! Just a thought, was the dog used to breed and show?? Many of these dogs are kennel-kept and as show dogs, not taught to sit! I've had a number in class who did not want the dog to sit because it needed to stack when shown. Also, being kennel-kept meant they may not be consistent with potty stuff. But they are awesome and wonderful to have. You are on the right track with taking a training class. It will give you both a chance to develop a wonderful relationship through training and trust. So happy you found the right corgi!
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@Kristin in the past year, I've seen 2 PWC's on Petfinder that were in actual shelters, not in dog rescues, and both times I chickened out on adopting either of them. The shelter doesn't have any background information on them, and I just had too much to risk (2 cats) by bringing home a dog with an unknown history. I hope they got adopted into good homes. I did contact the rescues to tell them there were corgis in the shelter, and they did try to get them out but this particular shelter said they don't let rescues take dogs unless they have health problems :( So I hope they got adopted into good homes
@Snickmom yes, I've heard other stories of adult dogs not knowing how to play but eventually learning how! Hiding the treat in the toy!---that's a good idea!
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Comment by Snickmom on July 22, 2012 at 9:52am
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Our adopted mix, Dolly, doesn't know how to play with toys either. I found a little stuffed octopus, but a tasty treat between the legs and rubber banded it in. I use verbal cues instead of a clicker, but basically used the clicker training techniques to first get her to touch the toy, then pick it up and then go to it when I tossed it a few inches. I can now toss the toy several feet and she will grab it, give it a shake and bring it back for a treat and praise. None of my dogs play with toys on their own, but the other two looooove fetch and tug and destroy the stuffed animal after we've played with it. One month isn't very long, be patient with her. If you are going overboard with praise and treats when she pottys in the yard, that will help. Dolly didn't know any commands when we got her either, she especially didn't come when she didn't want to. We have had her a year and she is doing much better, but she will sometimes forget her training. She is a little slow so we don't expect much. LOL.
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@Melissa---where did you adopt Kirby from?
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Comment by Melissa and Franklin! on July 21, 2012 at 11:23pm
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Yay great news! I know EXACTLY what you were going through trying to get an adult corgi. They are just nearly impossible to find in N. California. I searched for over a year and ended up with a neurotic basket case! Lol. Glad your girl ended up working out so well for you! Hope things just continue to get better and better from here.
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Comment by Jane Christensen on July 21, 2012 at 11:18pm
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Congrats:) Glad all is going well!
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