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Comment by Beth on August 8, 2009 at 6:13pm

Sam, I do agree with taking them away from the house. It's been a few years since Jack was a pup, so I tend to forget, but even though we live near a park we would pop Jack in the car, drive him to the other end of the park to walk around, then drive him back home. He was a pretty bold pup who would run towards unfamiliar sounds instead of away from them, but still walking away from the house was not always something he wanted to do. Without the house in sight, he was fine.

Comment by Sam on August 8, 2009 at 12:36pm

This is very typical puppy behavior. I always had the best luck with taking them away from the house to work on walking. They are venturing to "lands unknown" to them and are pensive about leaving the only familiar place in their life. They generally get past this stage pretty quickly.

Comment by Cheryl and Bella on August 8, 2009 at 12:07pm

I think you have received a lot of good advice here! I'm sure your pup will be "himself" again soon. Corgis are so intelligent, they almost act human sometimes. I am thinking that the visit to the vet may have frightened him a little and he prefers the safety of his own home. I mention this because you said that he keeps looking at the house and acts stubborn like he doesn't want to listen but when he gets back from his walk, he is anxious to get back home. He will get over this as you train him and make his walks fun, possibly by carrying a special little treat or two for a while, to give him incentive to walk on the leash with you. He is a beautiful Corgi boy. :)

Comment by Beth on August 8, 2009 at 8:27am

When Jack was little he did not want to go on a walk unless both my husband and I were with him; he didn't seem to trust that when he got back home, everybody would be together again. If just one of us had him out, he didn't want to leave sight of the house.

The other thing with pups is that their little pads are still soft, and if he's done much walking on pavement or stone or gravel he might not want to go any farther. Their pads must be built up gradually.

I've never met a puppy that was good on a leash. Just keep it positive and remember you're still dealing with a baby. Good luck!

Comment by Bev Levy on August 8, 2009 at 8:19am

Remember you have a baby that was taken from everything familiar to a new environment. His survival instinct alone would make him pretty compliant much less being sick too. Now as he begins to feel safer with you he will start to let you know his likes and dislikes. He is a corgi so he is probably smart and a little bossy! Now you get to figure out how to continue making him feel safe but learning your rules. It is a good thing that he is starting to challenge a little! I think classes as soon as he is old enough are good. If you can't do that look for some puppy training books that are very positive in their approach. My corgis are older and they still make it clear that if we are both home they prefer us both to walk with them. I think it satisfies their desire for order!

Comment by Boo Buchheit on August 8, 2009 at 6:18am

He is very young, you are just getting started. Give the little guy a chance. My first stop with a new puppy would have been the vet's office actually, but now that you've got his medical issues addressed he should come around. Keep up with training and make sure to stay positive with him.

Comment by Sunni A. on August 8, 2009 at 2:25am

I always remember Eddy having mood swings for a long time.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on August 8, 2009 at 1:28am

oops and I meant has more energy since he was treated for worms....which was probably draining most of his energy. Fleas can make them feel miserable Im sure but on top of worms....no fun!!!

Comment by Ein Danger on August 8, 2009 at 1:23am

i'm gonna have to agree with natalie and lance on this one. perhaps your pup was holding back on account of not feeling 100%. remember puppies are gonna be puppies so they're not going to want to do EVERYTHING you want them to. just wait till ben becomes a "teenager." ein is going through this and he's rebelling like crazy. from what i have no idea but he's the quintessential rebel without a cause. lol. i'd just work with ben a little more and try and instill as many good habits in him as possible :) don't worry this is all normal.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on August 8, 2009 at 12:56am

I am thinking that maybe that your pup has more energy now that he has been treated for fleas. Probably wasnt feeling so good before. He is little and will require lots of training.