PLEASE HELP! Really frightened Corgi
I just received Ace into my home today. I've noticed, and the woman who had him before pointed out to me that he isn't exactly trained well on a leash. He pulls and sits down so he doesn't have to move and I'm going to have to get him a harness so he won't pull his collar off.
Do you have any tips for me?
EDIT:
I discovered he walks fine when no one is near by. When people come near him, he tries to bolt to our door, he whines, he shakes, and he just overall is looking for a place to hide. He will not go anywhere near other people, I have to carry him if I want to take him somewhere. He's just so frightened, and it's surprising. The lady told me it's just cause he's a country dog, but this seems like something more..
Any ideas? Tips?
Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Basil on
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You also may try the time of day if you need to walk him before he's socialized. I've found no one in my neighborhood is out after 8pm (I live in a retirement community). Early morning before anyone is up may also work.
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Permalink Reply by Lynne Cerny on
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This will take a lot of patience on your part! It is easier to walk when no one is around. It won’t happen overnight and having friends that can give treats might help, but Sally would be so frightened that she wasn’t interested in food. I found that I had to really watch my reactions, because I started to get worked up because I thought Sally would. Garage doors going up, lawn mowing, people taking trash out, kids on skate boards & riding bikes, other people walking dogs etc.. My other corgi saw all these things as a chance for more attention, while Sally would panic and try to bolt. We have had her over a year now and I even took her into Foster & Smith with me last weekend. She wasn’t real happy with it but she didn’t freak out either. Good luck and stay calm they really do pick up on your emotions!
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Time is a factor for a newbie also. If you just got Ace it will take awhile to acclimate. I recently had 2 pups leave and I delivered them...they were soooooo scared and I was afraid they would bolt. I spent over 2 hours "helping" and by that eve they were doing much better and feeling more comfortable. So if you just got Ace remember he has to learn many new things in an environment new to him. Hope he's feeling a little better!
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Permalink Reply by Carry Mackenzie on
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Hi Sierra, my friend with a Corgi gave me this advice... Train your corgi with food...
The dogwhisper who is my teacher in good dog behaviours said make good associations...
For our dog that was from a puppy mill- it had no skills at 5yrs-not sit-not come... & still to this day is not keen on putting on the leash- so leave the leash on the ground with a treat next to it- That creates good association...
Each time she went to the special mat to sit for outside she got a treat as well... You do not want to chase the dog- it needs to come- this is very important...
Now you dont need to do this forever- & try to use 1/2 treat or a peice... The other thing is its nice for the dog to have a big old box with a blanket some where it can go to feel safe... Things will turn around I know with Daisy you may have to do it 100 times...
Some times I wonder what it was like where she grew up I have never laid a hand on her, basically because she is so timid I dont even raise my voice but she still cringes instead of sitting so I put her head up high & pat her a while specially under the chin to make her feel proud!!! Then take the leash off... Its hard work but nothing that you cant do... Also if you can walk her on the side of you- when I trained a dog that pulled I put a stick in the other hand & never let him pass also treats for him walking where I wanted he soon understood... So heres to my progress I gave Daisy a peice of bannana this week & surprise she loved it- try healthy treats too... GOOD LUCK!!!
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Permalink Reply by Sierra on
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Thank you all for your replies!
I'm trying to socialize him little by little. He's gotten to trusting me, but he's still very scared of outside. He'll panic if he hears any noise out there. But I will try all these tips. I might get him a small harness just in case - my boyfriend walks him too, but Ace is nervous around him and pulls more than he does with me.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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Just to introduce a thought to the conversation, and please don't be offended! but you may also consider that this dog may not be the best fit for your situation. Does he have other options if you can't keep him? A dog that totally lacks city socializtion may come around, but recognize that he might always be this way (though to a somewhat lesser degree, perhaps) and ask if this is the best option for this dog.
If he has no other options, of course, that changes the equation.
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Permalink Reply by Debbie Algieri & Bella Boo on
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I found that the "look at me" command helps with almost anything. If I remain calm then Bella will remain Calm. I have used this consistantly and no longer have to say it to her when I see her react to something. She immediately looks at me for to see what I want her to do! I carry good treats with me just about all the time. When she looks, I reward! If needed, I stop, get down on my knees and talk to her and reward when she looks at me. If an object causes her to bark, I take a treat, and slowly get her to move to the object that caused her to bark so she is no longer alarmed with it anymore. It takes a lot of time but being consistant and having good treats with you is the key!
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on
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that really does work! teddy use to be afraid of other dogs but after using this method he is cautious but not afraid anymore. i would defiantly try this on your corgi Sierra:)
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Also, she may run or hide if the door bell rings. I suggest leaving treats outside the door and if you know someone is coming over. Have them take a treat and upon entering off her the treat. Many dogs bark at the door. I have found the post man, fedex guy etc will ring the bell and leave. This causes them to bark because they don't know who was out there. If possible, stop the mail man, etc and ask them to give your dog a treat. I have stopped police man who were at lunch and asked them to give Bella treats. Just make sure they are top of the line treats! I use Natual Balance (lamb Formula)
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Thanks again for your replies!
I've been working with Ace, so sorry for the late notice.
He's getting better generally around us. Today he actively wanted to play - though with my boyfriend he's still very wary. He walks him now with me, so he's getting used to the idea. He's getting bolder and venturing further than my small little patch of land infront of my apartment. He still kind of skids a bit when people are around, but I just keep talking to him and telling him what a good boy he's being. I found though, that I have to carry him to the door or else he won't go. Once the door locks are unlatched he's rearing to go potty! But other than that, he's very hesitant and I've resorted to simply carrying him because he takes such a hassle and whines by the door. I need to work on that with him. He's had a few accidents in the house because he'll go potty, then he'll come in and when I leave the room to get breakfast started he'll potty some more. So I have to remember to keep him crated when I can't always watch him very closely.
So far, though, it seems like it's improving! All these tips are helping, too. I've been having people give him treats, and he's hesitant but he's getting there. :)
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