any advice for a first time corgi owner?
hi im a first time corgi owner. i don't have him with me yet but i will in about 9 days. so what I'm trying to ask is "any advice for me?" i am pretty informed in what kind of dog the corgi is & the needs a puppy will need but what was it like for you? anything i should know? any tips to keep fleas & ticks off of him naturally? i want to buy trifexis next month since I'm short on cash. any answer will be greatly appreciated thank you :)
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Permalink Reply by Nicole Edwards on
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Remember to take deep breaths:) try your hardest to be patient. Keep training, and training, and training. Never give up. And know that your pup will be your best, most loyal, and loving friend (even if he and you don't know it yet) Good luck! And Congrats on being a corgi parent.
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Permalink Reply by Autumn and Jonathan on
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Enjoy the little things that they do; their yips, their new puppy smell, the softness of their fur, those cute adorable moments. The most frustrating thing I've learned so far is the house training, I've always had rescue dogs and Dodger is my first actual bought puppy so I've never really had too much house training to do. It's frustrating and he has his good and his bad days, but you just have to keep working at him. Lots of playing as well! They're bundles of energy so really keep them active. My fiance and I are getting a puppy play pen that way he can get exercise and get some free roaming when we're doing something, but that way he won't have to be cooped up in his crate. And most importantly, have lots of fun! Dodger entertains me in the morning by playing with our kitten and doing palates with me (which that's just him thinking my hair scrunchy is a chew toy and so he climbs all over thinking he's Spider-Man). Good luck with your new puppy!
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Oberholtzer on
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Bailey slept all the way home from the breeders BUT...the first thing he did when I set him on the floor was to grab the sock I just took off and run into another room! Corgi pups are adorable but are very strong-willed and stubborn. The best thing I did for both of us was to crate train him. This was his quiet place and where he slept at night. This was also the safest place for him when he was home alone. I basically baby proofed my house. I too, took him to training and it helped some. We did some classes (much later) in agility and he loved it! Since they all love to chew, I got him lambs ears. These are good for puppy teeth. As far as house-training goes, I made up a routine so he knew when he was going out, eating, etc. Training of any kind takes perseverance and patience. It's all worth it. We all love our "fur babies"!
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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Welcome to the world of corgis! All 3 of mine have been rescues so I have never had to start fresh with a new puppy. Just remember he's a puppy and will test you to your limits...of course that never really stops with corgis. Even mine at the ripe old age of 9 and 11 will test me to see what they can get away with.
Oh, and invest in a good brush and a good vacuum. You will never have so much dog fur as you will with a corgi. Brush him often as a pup so that he learns to enjoy it and sees it as the best time ever with his person. Great advice has been given and I also suggest a puppy obedience class...it helps to bond the 2 of your, helps to socialize your pup with other dogs and people and will give you a good start in getting your corgi to listen to you.
But most of all....enjoy!
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Permalink Reply by Chris Payerl on
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I forgot to say in my previous reply that crate training is very useful for those times when you cannot be watching the pup; most pups learn to love the crate and will go into it on their own. Also, a tired dog is a well-behaved dog; be sure to give your pup enough exercise scattered throughout the day; this is esp. important as the dog gets older and more adventurous and active. Teach your pup a "potty command" so that he will eliminate on command; this comes in handy in rainy weather and snow/extreme cold. It will save you from having to wander around in lousy weather waiting for him to find "just the right spot." Every time you take him out, as soon as you see him squatting and starting to go, say the word you want (I say Squat; I've heard Hurry up; Do it; Empty) and then praise/give a treat when he's done. Pretty soon he will go when you say the command word. I'm so jealous --- nothing better than a baby corgi pup!
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Love him, train him well(positive training), socialize take lots of pics and ENJOY puppyhood even when he's being naughty. He will be big before you know it and you will wonder what happened to the silly little pup!
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