Im not sure if I can deal with having a dog that is so hard to get a handle on. I dont want to give up on him. He is my little friend, but it is really hard.
Permalink Reply by Cindi on September 21, 2008 at 9:33am
Hi Lizabeth...corgis can be a handful, but so can all pups. I'm a trainer for PetSmart, and I'd be happy to help. Of course, I need some more info. Feel free to write me off-forum at contemplating.the.moon@gmail.com.
I always watch this show on Animal Planet called "It's Me or the Dog." I absolutely love it and recommend it to anyone who has problems with their furry family member. In fact right now they are asking for people in America to apply to be on the show. I can always relate to the show and she seems to always have success and does not believe in things that could potentially hurt your pet. I don't know, it's always helped me. Check it out!-Zach and Lisa
I can honestly say I had no idea how corgis related to the world. Im not the worlds best at setting limits, even with my kids.....So I had no clue what was to happen next...I understand more now, but now I must be taught how to take care of Zack in a way that helps us all.
Zack attacks anyone and everyone that dare step close to me including my two teenagers. He has gone through about 20 sets of curtains over the summer, and god forbid I close my bedroom door for ten minutes, he tears the living room apart. I am not sure where I have gone wrong, but we are starting a obedience class this week.
Permalink Reply by Alla on September 22, 2008 at 1:23pm
That's a good idea about the obedience class! It would give you more understanding about why he behaves that way.
it seems that he does not see you as a leader, and takes responsibility of taking care of you on his own terms. And behaves as a leader and a spoiled brat himself.
And I agree with Madog and all others (including Caesar, he-he) who stressed out the importance of: exercise, discipline and affection.
But I think that obedience class should really help. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes!
Permalink Reply by Cindi on September 23, 2008 at 11:14am
Obedience class will give you a start. It's not uncommon for corgis to be bossy and herd you. If they get bored, they'll be destructive (not unlike a 2 year old left alone with nothing to do). Begin with a good walk every day. Not at the end of the leash, but with Zack by your side. Talk to your trainer about the use of a gentle leader to control any pulling. Walking serves several purposes, but the important ones are pack behavior and energy release. Your obedience training, and consistency with doing it, is the discipline component. Affection isn't the same for dogs as people. We want cuddling. Cuddling in dog-speak is weakness. Affection for dogs can be rewards, food, play, etc. Make sure you do these in that order: exercise (walk), discipline (obedience), affection. It will get you on the path to pack leadership and having a much happier Zack.