Need Help With my Corgi

[menageriemama]

Call her name really brightly, say "_ come!" and then run away from her. She will chase you- when she does stop, give her a treat or a toy (whatever she likes) and lots of praise. Its called the "come game". Works like a charm.

 

[loftkeeper10]

HERDING DOGS SUCH AS CORGEIS HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENERGY IS SHE IN THE HOUSE ALL THE TIME AND LET OUT FOR JUST A LITTLE WHILE EACH DAY IF SO TRY TO GET HER OUTSIDE AND LET HER RUN THEN WORK WITH HER IS SHE A PUPPY OR ADULT EACH AGE HAS ITS PONITS I FIND MOST DOG OWNERS ARE OVER PROTECTIVE AND DO NOT LET THERE DOGS BE DOGS

 

[Cara]

I've had the most success by running the other way and making a game of it. It takes a strong heart to do it when your dog is headed for traffic or some other danger, but it can save their life. Call them in a high pitched voice, make an ass of yourself but try to bring out that prey drive to encourage them to chase.

Use a treat that she gets at no other time; not some nasty dog treat, but real food

Hotdogs, cheese, bacon, chicken...whatever she loves. (Hotdogs aren't the healthiest to use very often though). Keep it as a reward for doing something great, and never give it to her otherwise.

This other way is drastic, but if it saves her from getting squished it's worth it. Obviously don't try it if she has any health conditions, and don't keep it up if it's not working. I don't own the book 'Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs' for nothing LOL

Skip one of her meals, then take her out to work with her. If she comes, she gets it 1/3 of the portion at a time, ie she has to come to you three times. Dogs seem to learn better in threes. If she doesn't, let her wait until the next mealtime (if you feed her twice a day), or a couple of hours if you feed her once. If you free feed her, you'll have to pick it up. Most importantly, do not call her more than once. She has to learn that you mean it the first time. The same goes for any command you know they know.

Shock collars *when used correctly* are also very good for curing dogs of this habit. It makes them realise that they still have to obey whether they are within reach or not. We use them as a last resort in situations where disobeying could result in them getting killed (running off, chasing critters, chasing cars, sniffing snakes etc.). The problem is that they do get smart to them. Our GSP will not leave my side with one on, which is frustrating if I am taking him out for a run or hunting. Without one he'll run and run all day until he decides to come home. Luckily it's 12 miles to the nearest road, but in town he stays on his leash.

I'll dig out the book and see what else she suggests.

 

[redhen]

okay..picture this....my road...one end is a dead end...all woods and a river..very quiet...BUT the other end is a main road in my town...so...one day my dog (when she was still a pup)..decides to run away....

which direction does she go...yup!..to the main road!...

.....it was early morning time...i had on my nightgown...no socks/shoes....and i was chasing her (lesson learned!.....they LIKE that game!...)..so..we finally get to the main road...very busy time of day...(everyone going to work in the morning)...and she dashes in front of all the traffic!...so what do i do?....jump in there also!...

....tires screeching!..horns honking!...

....people yelling at me...

...and Daisy thought she was FUNNY..ooh yeah...runing back and forth in the road..

..in the mean time..i'm blocking ALL traffic!...holding up my hand...i wouldnt let them go by me. (i was afraid she would get hit by a car!..)...they were ticked!...

....*remember now...i'm in my nightgown!...no bathrobe...nothing!..UGH!.....WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT!*...finally i caught her..got many birds shot my way....

....but..i learned from that....i NEVER scold her for running away..i ALWAYS give her a treat when she comes to me..and it has worked a miracle....

...she always comes to me now....

 

[Nikki28]

There is a great book called the Power of Positive Dog training by Pat Miller.
My Cardigan Welsh Corgi came from a very abusive background and this book ended up being a lifesaver in her training! The author has a corgi and a very informative website.

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Dog-Training/dp/0764536095

Doing the practice exercises helped build our relationship and let her see me as alpha with out using violence.

No this would not work for all dogs IMO (like some terriers) but herding breeds usually want to listen and obey ...they just have to respect you first.

Good luck!

 

[Skyesrocket]

Holy Smokes, Red Hen! That sounds like a crummy way to start the morning!

 

[Bantamlover23]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. My corgi is a 3 year old adult but I have had her since she was a puppy. Unnfortunately she is not allowed to have any treats except for her dog food because she get bladdar stone "I am still in debt with my parent from the surgery on the 2nd to remove them."

So I am trying to do everything the vet has told me. And normally I do play with her but she has been recovering from surgery and have not wanted to do much about it. She is definately a high engery dog but I love her any how. She was 2 year battle with my parents just to get a corgi and a deal of a straight A semester in college well as you can see I did get my Straight A semester in college and was able to get her.

 

[PortageGirl]

Yeah, any punishment for NOT coming to you will only make them LESS willing to do so...

Also, don't forget, Corgis were bred to be working dogs. They're herders, yes, that's right!! They're a herding breed! Bred short to be below cows hooves when they kick at them! Of course they're determined and full of energy! They have to be tough to face off against all that beef on the hoof!

My SIL's Corgi who lives with us periodicaly when travel etc makes it needful, is very smart, determined, and at times, downright resentful that she has to listen. When younger, she would just 'not hear' what she didn't want to hear. FRUSTRATING!!! Even now, I think she has passive agressive tendencies.

Her great weakness is a s-t-i-c-k. (we don't dare say it aloud here!! I suspect when the day comes, she'll rise from the grave if we say 'stick'.)

Find a toy she will do anything to play with, and give it a name... then use the name as a lure, and the toy itself as a reward. (my two cents)

 

[ronshoney]

Shock collar didn't work for mine.... he just clenches his teeth and runs right thru till he gets out of range.

 

[greyhorsewoman]

If she truly isn't trustworthy off lead, don't do it. Get a long flexi-lead and walk her on that. It's our responsibility to keep our critters safe.

When you do want to give her freedom, let her drag a long line. You can make sure she comes every time you call her and if she chooses not to, you can catch her much easier.