It is going to be a Pembroke Welsh Corgi that is 10 weeks old. I am getting to get it as a purebred and I am willing to do anything to prove that I am responsible to my parents. Also, does neutering the female change its personality? Will a 1/4 to run around be enough for the new puppy?
I have 1/4 acres that is gated that the corgi can run in.
Herding dogs like Corgis can be terrific, but they can be a bit nippy and they tend to bark a lot. That is behavior you will want to discourage every time. Spaying doesn’t change a female’s personality, but neutering will tend to mellow out a male.
1/4 acre is plenty of room for a dog, but you have to be out there to actively play with her at least thirty minutes every day. One dog will be miserable all by itself and will only pace back and forth a bit.
You can start puppy training as soon as you get her. Housebreaking and come, sit and lie down. Gently guide her into doing what you want – then praise her for following you and reward her with treats. There is no reason to be rough with a young puppy.
I’d also suggest reading some really good books on training. Try not to do it randomly – there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites:
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs – Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don’t Shoot the Dog – Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method – Volhard
Dog Problems – Benjamin
Cesar’s Way – Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I’ve ever seen on TV.
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huh whats a corgi
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if u want it it will be worth it. no, it wont change the personality. yes.
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Corgis are GREAT dogs! We have a Pembroke and she is just wonderful. As far as I can tell having her spayed didn’t chnage her personality at all. Corgis do need to get plenty of exercise though because they are traditionally working dogs (they belong to the herding group). Ours likes to herd our three cats, it’s really funny to watch.
Good Luck!
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Corgi’s are the cutest! I’ve never owned one, but if you need some sites here a couple I thought would help you out.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pembroke_welsh_corgi/index.cfm
heres a training site ..
http://www.welshcorgi.com/Training.html
goodluck with your new puppy!
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Corgis are fantastic dogs you will just love one.
1/4 acre will be plenty of room for running and playing.
Spaying a female before her first heat is the best thing for the dog it will lower her risk of cancer and she will never get a pyometra (uterine infection) It dos not chagne their personality at all from what I have seen.
Corgis are active and like to be busy dogs. THey make great pets and have great personalities.
Good luck with your new dog.
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I am a dog trainer
Herding dogs like Corgis can be terrific, but they can be a bit nippy and they tend to bark a lot. That is behavior you will want to discourage every time. Spaying doesn’t change a female’s personality, but neutering will tend to mellow out a male.
1/4 acre is plenty of room for a dog, but you have to be out there to actively play with her at least thirty minutes every day. One dog will be miserable all by itself and will only pace back and forth a bit.
You can start puppy training as soon as you get her. Housebreaking and come, sit and lie down. Gently guide her into doing what you want – then praise her for following you and reward her with treats. There is no reason to be rough with a young puppy.
I’d also suggest reading some really good books on training. Try not to do it randomly – there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites:
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs – Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don’t Shoot the Dog – Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method – Volhard
Dog Problems – Benjamin
Cesar’s Way – Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I’ve ever seen on TV.
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28 years training experience