My Corgi shows me NO affection AT ALL!!!!
I recently fullfilled my dream of getting a dog a little over 2 weeks ago and have spent every last dime I have to make him the happiest lil puppy he could be but for some reason he just does NOT show me any affection whatsoever. I have never met a puppy that had no emotion, he won't come to me, wont wag his tail just does NOT like me. I really need some advice, I don't want to go through all of this for a dog that is not a companion, but I also don't want to get rid of him. Has anybody experienced this and had a positive outcome?
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Permalink Reply by Brooke Busteed on
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I really hope that is the case....I love the lil guy! He just does NOT seem happy. :(
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Permalink Reply by Ludi on
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Read my blog posts from Sep/Oct 2011. Exact same thing. :-)
Ace is just a serious little dude. He has never kissed me, he never wags his tail when I address him, and the only time he acts happy to see me is when I'm gone for many hours and come back to the house. I like to think that he's just an old soul who doesn't have time for youngster shenanigans. He loves me, and I know he does. Ace shows his affection in subtler ways. He lays his head down on my leg in bed, he closes his eyes when I pet him.
It's too early to tell if your little guy is like Ace, or if he's just adjusting. But it's not the end of the world if you do have a less-than-affectionate dog. Sometimes it stings. But you know they always love you!
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on
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One of the corgi traits is independence. They are bred that way to work cattle without much direction from you. That makes some "stand-offish". It's not that he doesn't love you or isn't happy, it's that he's being a corgi. Some corgi's are pure lovers, and some just act like they tolerate you. I have one of each. Give him time, he's still young and it will take awhile for his true colors to come out. I was heartbroken after I lost my soul-mate Dillon, and waited three months to get another dog. I had high expectations, and was severely disappointed when Seanna turned out to be nothing like Dillon. She too, acts like she just tolerates me. But I know she loves me--she does little things that let me know. She comes to me when she's scared, she lies on my bed at night, and comes to me first thing in the morning for kisses. She's always there wagging her nubbin when I come home, and she's the first thing I see pulling in the driveway where she's sitting in the window waiting. But she doesn't lay on me, or snuggle with me. She doesn't follow me everywhere or sleep on my pillow like Dillon. I don't trust her off leash in town. So, just like people there are different personalities. Try to see the good and unusual things about him that you love, and accept him for what he is. Even though he may not show it, you are his world and he loves you above all others. :-)
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Permalink Reply by Keri&Merlin(Judy&Alan's Pups) on
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You couldn't have said it any better.We also have a more aloof girl and a lover boy.That spark of independence is something You have to get used to.We left th,e breed for boxers (My Hubby's childhood favorite breed) and then I knew that no breed is like the herding group.The boxers were like having little people in the house,extremely needy all the time!!They wanted to be intertwined all the time.I loved them to death,but missed that spunk and independence of the corgi.Well,We're back and will stay that way :)!
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Permalink Reply by Cindi & Twinkie on
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Twinkie did not seem like she wanted anything to do with us when we first got her at 12 weeks. Even as a pup she wanted the attention of the other dogs (who can blame her) more than us. She would try to wiggle away when I wanted to hug on her. My mother (hard-edged dog lady) asked who was in charge over here. I started to keep Twinkie in a love grip until she stopped squirming, kissed her on her little apple-shaped head and let her go. Is she the most affectionate dog? Nope. Do we love her SO much? You bet. The best thing I think you have going for you is that your pup is a boy. Logan is a lover-boy. Just keep the affection pointed his way and get ready for a great relationship with your new dog! OXOX
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Permalink Reply by Nora on
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I would say that he just needs time to love you and learn how to show the love. Then you are his happiness.
I read a book about corgi and found most of the experience in this post --- Corgi boys tend to be more affectionate like good old men, while corgi girls are more independent and stubborn. You are very lucky you have a boy, you have the higher possibility to have an affectionate corgi.
I've done the same thing as you've done--- spend every possible 0.1 second with my pup...BUT, my girl (sigh...) showed her independence from the first day. No crying, whining or any sign of insecurity at the first night (8 weeks old) came to our lives. She likes to sit on our laps, but doesn't like to be pet too much from us (likes to be pet by others though...)She is 7 months old and makes I often think our relationship has problem... But maybe she just being a corgi girl... LOL...we will see when she grows up more.
Keep doing what you have been doing, your boy will love you to death:-)
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I would not be concerned about a young puppy not showing much affection. Does he like to engage you in play? If he wants to play with you and looks to you for food/treats, then he knows you are the bringer of good things and will show his affection in his own time and own way. My Maddie is a snuggler, but Jack rarely wants affection. He comes up to me when he sees me in the morning and after work for a short back scratch. Other than that he would rather I play with him. He has very little interest in being petted by us (though he loves to meet-and-greet outside the house). He sees us more as partners. And I'm quite sure he'd lay down his life for me.
Give your pup time and you will come to appreciate each other's way of showing you care.
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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My Sparty was a very active puppy and not cuddly. When he was very sleepy I would pick him up and hold him and tell him how much I loved him. He grew up to be an active adult but still would occasionally cuddle with me. My other corgis have been extreme cuddlers. Since your's is still a baby, it is probably too early to know if he will bond so give him some time but make sure your interactions are really positive. Use a higher, happy voice with him and when he is older take him to obedience classes, nothing bonds better. Each has their own special personality and you will learn to enjoy his.
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Permalink Reply by Lili on
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Do not despair. My boy wasn't much of a cuddly companion either at first and it took him a good long time to get to the stage where he chose to sit next to and attach to a person's body. A Corgi is just not a lap dog but they are smart,loyal and loving. Those traits outweighed the cuddle factor for me until he developed a better tolerance for touch.
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Thank you all for your input, I think he may have learned to read and read this because in just the past couple days he has come around a bit. He is fighting a cold or kennel cough so I cant take him to classes yet, poor little guy is on two different antibiotics I can't wait for him to feel better so we can start the learning and bonding experience at a new level.
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Permalink Reply by aronna welsh on
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He may be a little overwhelmed by all the new.... Remove some of the toys and chews toys. He may be a little sad and not sure if he will stay there or if he will leave again. Work with feeding treats from your fingers. Sit on the floor to play. Brush him and wash his ears, grooming is a form of love to puppies. Be calm and check the place for things that make him feel off like loud noises or smells he may not be used to.
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I spend all my time possible on the floor with him, brushing on the other hand is NOT going well...he hates it. We have not got the biting under control yet but have come VERY far...I think this little man is gonna be a lover, I just may have jumped to the gun on being worried!!!
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