P3LH
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He’s still a bit thick, so quite happy to lie all over you - hasn’t quite figured out there are more exciting things to do yet…
In the words of Dame Shirley Bassey….
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Goldenstar
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So lovely Hes beautiful
Pearlsasinger
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He is just gorgeous!
If you didn't lose him and he came back to you with the others, he didn't need a lead, did he?
If you didn't lose him and he came back to you with the others, he didn't need a lead, did he?
P3LH
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We don’t do any off lead walking with any of the dogs on this particular walk due to the high density of deer, and the a road which runs near the entrance - even mine with the best recall find it rather too tempting. Although there is a very nice pub at the end of it which makes it worth it, the risks aren’t worth it. They tend to just spring out a few feet away when you least expect it.
Moobli
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He is so handsome.
P3LH
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Well the honey moon period is over it seems (which we were prepared for) as the tank has decided to sporadically pick on him or take rough housing too far and see it as a sly excuse to have a pop at him after luring him into false sense of security. Probably heavily influenced by being due in season and a hormonal PITAS.
Meaning he has started to snap at her in certain situations where she’s throwing her weight around, and small war ensues. I felt we would probably get to this point so we were wel prepared, as a result there are lots of words are being had and playfighting is off the menu.
Generally they are best pals, and everyone gets on well. He’s still a bit dense, and house training is still bane of my life.
Meaning he has started to snap at her in certain situations where she’s throwing her weight around, and small war ensues. I felt we would probably get to this point so we were wel prepared, as a result there are lots of words are being had and playfighting is off the menu.
Generally they are best pals, and everyone gets on well. He’s still a bit dense, and house training is still bane of my life.
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splashgirl45
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they both look so sweet, i suppose appearances can be deceptive..
P3LH
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They are both very sweet. They’re loving, and faithful and great fun too - hence why we got another, they are like living with furry little comedians or as my OH calls them furry little antidepressants. It is impossible to be sad when you have one as they are such huge characters, and will go out of their way to do things to make you smile.
They are just their breed, and know their own minds - and only a fool would underestimate that.
I do often wonder with their surge in popularity in recent years, how shocked some owners must be. We well researched for several years before getting the first and even we were not shocked but I suppose surprised at just how ‘corgi’ they are from tiny. It doesn’t slip in with age, it’s there from the start. They need strong strong leadership from the start. We underestimated that with madam and gave her puppy grace as I had done with both rough collies, as I didn’t do much witj them until they were a bit older. I’m fully transparent that she is part her genetic make up and natural personality, and she is half half us not being firm and clear enough from the start. Had she been managed in a more rigid way from tiny, I’m sure she would still be a challenge but perhaps less likely to throw her weight around.
Perhaps that’s why number 2 is proving easier than number 1, as we’ve started from day dot and the non negotiables (of which for a corgi, their must be many) were there for him to read before deciding if he wanted the job or not
As I often say to people who are surprised as how strong willed they are, and I think I’ve said here before - think Aussie cattle dog but watered down. If they were weak willed, they wouldn’t have lasted very long working with cattle. They also aren’t afraid to challenge no matter how big you are, as although my jeans are a little tighter already this festive season - beef steers are somewhat larger!
They are just their breed, and know their own minds - and only a fool would underestimate that.
I do often wonder with their surge in popularity in recent years, how shocked some owners must be. We well researched for several years before getting the first and even we were not shocked but I suppose surprised at just how ‘corgi’ they are from tiny. It doesn’t slip in with age, it’s there from the start. They need strong strong leadership from the start. We underestimated that with madam and gave her puppy grace as I had done with both rough collies, as I didn’t do much witj them until they were a bit older. I’m fully transparent that she is part her genetic make up and natural personality, and she is half half us not being firm and clear enough from the start. Had she been managed in a more rigid way from tiny, I’m sure she would still be a challenge but perhaps less likely to throw her weight around.
Perhaps that’s why number 2 is proving easier than number 1, as we’ve started from day dot and the non negotiables (of which for a corgi, their must be many) were there for him to read before deciding if he wanted the job or not
As I often say to people who are surprised as how strong willed they are, and I think I’ve said here before - think Aussie cattle dog but watered down. If they were weak willed, they wouldn’t have lasted very long working with cattle. They also aren’t afraid to challenge no matter how big you are, as although my jeans are a little tighter already this festive season - beef steers are somewhat larger!
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splashgirl45
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your posts do make me smile, please dont stop and more pics are welcome
P3LH
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The tank has always been a terrible resource guarder of her bowl, ever since she came to us as a puppy. She was what I’d class as a liability with it at one point.
In turn, due to how she is with food - the apprentice had begun to be quite resource guarding minded of food from other animals - perfectly fine with people, but not the others.
We’ve never stopped working with madam - so I was very pleased that over the last week or so we’ve gotten to this point (ignoring the flooring!)
In turn, due to how she is with food - the apprentice had begun to be quite resource guarding minded of food from other animals - perfectly fine with people, but not the others.
We’ve never stopped working with madam - so I was very pleased that over the last week or so we’ve gotten to this point (ignoring the flooring!)
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Pearlsasinger
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Nothing wrong with the flooring that I can see. That looks like real progress on the food front.
Parrotperson
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I quite like the flooring! And the dogs aren’t bad either!
P3LH
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Not much between them these days in size. Also looking more similar in type - he will be lighter and not as low at the front I think.
Our dear old rough collie boy looked outside as we packed the car and headed back to his bed and under the duvet - he has more sense.
People who meet him are surprised when I say his age in terms of how well mannered he is. I am fond of pointing out its what happens when you tell a puppy no from time to time.
He is marvellously dog neutral and doesn’t bat an eyelid when having several every walk charge up and get in his face.
Our dear old rough collie boy looked outside as we packed the car and headed back to his bed and under the duvet - he has more sense.
People who meet him are surprised when I say his age in terms of how well mannered he is. I am fond of pointing out its what happens when you tell a puppy no from time to time.
He is marvellously dog neutral and doesn’t bat an eyelid when having several every walk charge up and get in his face.
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P3LH
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It is funny aa I think I notice it more in chunks due to my job, as another term is about to begin I see how much he has changed again in a very short window. I tend to find myself guilty as many of us are, as sometimes it feels more like going through the motions of normal life when back in work mode for the term. Then a break comes again and you sit back and take stock. He will be an adolescent next time I blink I’m sure.
Mild mannered and dozy, but a wonderful soul indeed. Once we fully crack house training I will be happier though, but I can’t complain as he really is great fun to live with. He balances madam out perfectly and makes her a much more content and settled soul too.
Mild mannered and dozy, but a wonderful soul indeed. Once we fully crack house training I will be happier though, but I can’t complain as he really is great fun to live with. He balances madam out perfectly and makes her a much more content and settled soul too.
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pistolpete
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Cute! Love him. A little Maverick!
P3LH
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Keep on dreaming. An insect forty miles ago would move and distract him entirely.
splashgirl45
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love that little dog's attitude , so cute
Parrotperson
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Had to take Rocky to the vet today as he has vomiting and diarrhoea poor little man
anyway the nurses were all very distracted. One said come and take a look at these.
And behind the desk were 3 beautiful corgi pups. The last of a litter of 8.
oh boy was I tempted. But I think my husband would divorce me!!
anyway the nurses were all very distracted. One said come and take a look at these.
And behind the desk were 3 beautiful corgi pups. The last of a litter of 8.
oh boy was I tempted. But I think my husband would divorce me!!
P3LH
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HashRouge
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He is the cutest thing I think I've ever seen, I love him!
Books'n'dogs
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My mom always says there's no such thing as a puppy that isn't adorable but I think he got an extra dose of adorableness!
splashgirl45
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love these pics, looks like his ears are fully grown before the rest of him, so cute, they are both very photogenic
Parrotperson
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I shall be most disappointed if you don’t have them trained to do this soon
P3LH
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That’s generally what Gus thinks walking on lead looks like anyway!
P3LH
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More dog than puppy now.
Does have some degree of recall but is easily distracted by queen of darkness and her mischief so I leave leads on as something to step on (needed).
Does not have same contempt for humanity as corgi number 1 as well documented and quite notable here.
Does have some degree of recall but is easily distracted by queen of darkness and her mischief so I leave leads on as something to step on (needed).
Does not have same contempt for humanity as corgi number 1 as well documented and quite notable here.
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