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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on January 22, 2011 at 2:08pm

I would suggest Obedience classes and Google Nothing In Life Is Free and start following it immediately. He should be a pleasure at this age and you may be unknowingly training him to be pain. Corgis need a leader and somehow he doesn't realize that it is the humans. He will be much happier and fun to live with once he learns to stop trying to run things.

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine and Wilf on January 22, 2011 at 4:32pm

Hi Bev, thanks for ur reply. Iv looked up the Nothing in life and im going to give somethings a go. He does like to think hes the boss and u do need to be on top of him at all times which in itself is quite tireing. He is very good when we take him anywhere esp the vets, it just seems to be when hes at home!!

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on January 22, 2011 at 2:57pm

How much "outisde" time does he get?  My two have been unusally vocal however it has been colder that usual here and they have not had as much time outside and therefore have alot of energy.  Just last night we were going out to eat dinner with friends and upon entering their vehicle they said I heard JR barking....not so unusual these days.  We have been walking more frequently to burn off some extra energy.  When I get home from work in the afternoons....my two are just crazy....They are not tired because they have been couped up all day napping.....I WANT TO PLAY!!!!  PLAY WITH ME...PLAY WITH ME!!!!  ^,,^  I think my hubby is a little jealous because they are much more reserved when he gets home....I alway get "what are you doing to the dogs" questioning because they are almost crazy uncontrollable when I get home....But I am the big pushover and let them do whatever they want.

 

We have a lot less acting out when we have tired doggies! 

 

Try placing the brush on the couch or floor around him for long periods of time and let him become comfortable with it. 
Gradually begin to pick up the brush and hold close to him allowing him to see it and then walk away.  Do this daily for a week or so and see if he become more receptive to the brushing. 

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine and Wilf on January 22, 2011 at 4:27pm

Thanks Michelle,  will try the brush idea. Wilf is a lucky boy because i take him to work with me so he is never on his own for more than 2-3 hours once a blue moon. I take him out on the field in the mornings before i start work for around half an hour with a ball and again in the afternoon around 3-4 oclock again with a ball. I do this 6 days a week so he is not short on company or exercise, i just think he is a bossy boy who u need to be on top of at all times ha ha. The barking when u come into the room is just something i cant get to grips with or understand. There is only myself an hubby so its not like there are many comings and goings!!

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Permalink Reply by Jane on January 22, 2011 at 7:19pm

I would try taking him for a walk instead of the ball playing in the afternoon and see if that makes any difference. For my guys, no amount of running around the yard seems to substitute for a good long walk. I think they need the mental stimulation of all the new sights and sounds in order to tire them out.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on January 22, 2011 at 6:10pm

Just wanted to comment on him not being loving.  Corgis have working dog heritage and even though most lines have been bred as pets for many generations, many still have serious working dog attitude.  They show their devotion by guarding the house, alerting you when something's different, and keeping an eye on things; they are not all cuddly face-kissers.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on January 22, 2011 at 8:13pm

I would definitely go to an obedience class with him - I took my first one to obedience but not my second and I can see such a difference in the way they handle situations.  Bear, who went to doggy school, is calm and easy going.  Goldy, who didn't, can be very grumpy and barky - even snarky.  She and I are going to classes this summer.

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Permalink Reply by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on January 23, 2011 at 1:12am

hey Loraine, i have a female very much like your boy...i feel your frustration.. i will say that when i started applying the nilif my life got easier with Carly.

Walking helps tremendously, we go twice a day, and making her aware that we are in charge has been some the best advise. My husband didnt have a problem with her, just me. Now, she still isnt a cuddly corgi, may never but she likes belly rubs and will let me brush her hair for a little while... My sons corgi loves to have his hair brushed and cuddle ..thats why i wanted this breed,  because cowboy was so awesome. I had never seen such a smart cute and obedient dog.. hahaha we were rudely surprised!!

Even though know they arent all like this, we love her like you said. My gut felling is she'll calm down with age since she was only 1 jan 15th hopeful , but your boy is almost 3.. So i would do what they told you and practice NILIF take him to a obedience class and see if he learns to settle more.. i know you will come across a answer on here , it a great place to learn.

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine and Wilf on January 23, 2011 at 8:39am

Can i just say a big thank u to u all for replying to me. I am going to start this NILIF tomorrow morning starting with his first walk!! Thank u all for all ur advise along the way. You are never alone wen u have a Corgi !!! x

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Permalink Reply by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on January 23, 2011 at 9:01am

have a great day!

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Permalink Reply by Donald Till on January 24, 2011 at 1:32am

He sounds kind of like our Snoopy.  We could not brush him and for even minor doctor exams he had to be knocked out completely - sedation didn't work with him.  Getting him down was a major obstacle for the doctor, metal gloves were not enough protection from his rath.  A beautiful and highly obedient dog most of the time - drop a loaf of bread, he owned it and there was no way whatsoever to get it back except to offer a trade.  We decided not to own another male Corgi - we now have 4 females.

 

But I think I am wrong.  In hindsight I've learned we probably did not stimulate this highly intelligent animal enough physically or mentally.  He got one 1/2 mile walk every other day and for the most part was a yard dog.  I think some Corgis are ok with this but others aren't.  Our current batch get's two walks of at least one mile each and every day (save for SunnyD who only get 1/2 miles).  We actually deliver  better than 13 of the 14 walks per week and often they are much longer. 

 

I have no doubt Snoopys attitude would have been different had he this additional amount of stimulation on a daily basis. 

 

And BTW I like the Corgi's working dog attitude.  These are very thankful and loyal dogs but the dogs I own are hard working physically active dogs first and cuddle puppies a distant second.   

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