So You Got a New Corgi Pup
Adorable aren't they? As soon as you get them home, they're all over the place. Herding the cat, barking at the T.V and just wreaking havoc on your shoes. At least, that's what mine did. The homecoming is probably the most memorable experience; it's also the best opportunity to instill good habits into your new Corgi pup. It's really not that hard of a thing to do, as long as you follow these basic tips.
Potty Training 101
First off, take your puppy to a designated "potty" area somewhere outside and put them down on the grass. Be patient, this is a biggy, wait while they sniff around. Don't pet or play with them yet, you don't want to create a connection that this area is the "play area" and not the "potty area".
To help associate this area even further, when you take your puppy out, say something like, "Go pee" or "potty time". Its best if the phrase is short and recognizable. And remember, be patient. You'll be saying, "Potty time" a lot before your Corgi knows what it means.
Remember to praise them after they finish. Give them a treat, make the connection that going potty outside, is a good thing.
Develop a Training Schedule
Develop a training routine, and stick to it! I suggest crate training, it's what I used on my puppy and it worked great. There are other methods, but from I've heard, crate training is one of the best.
The schedule I used and you don't have to do this if it doesn't work for you, was this:
7am: Wake up. Puppy comes outside with you for a toilet break.
7.25: Breakfast (for me and the puppy).
7.45: Back outside for another potty break (accompanied by you, of course.)
7.50 - 8.45: Play-time! Take the puppy out of the crate, and play with it!
8.45: Back outside for another potty break.
8.50 - 11: Put the puppy back in the crate for a nap.
11 am: Potty break again! Bring em' outside, and remember, be patient!
11.05 - 12.30: Playtime Again! Play and pet your puppy! Keeping them active is a must
12:30: Lunch time.
12.45: Another potty break.
1 - 3.30: Nap time, put them back in the crate.
Crate Training Rules of Thumb
Corgis are very active dogs and require a lot of attention and room. Because of this, they won't like going in the crate the first couple of times. Mine barked and whined for a couple hours, but if you follow the schedule you made closely and shower your puppy with lots of attention while they're out of the crate, when they're in the crate they'll see it as their own personal haven where they can relax and get a nap in peace.
Remember! Be Patient and Steadfast! If you use this method, they will whine, but don't respond to it.
Bringing it All Together
Puppy training is hard, especially when you're a Corgi owner. But you got to stick with it, and be patient above everything else.
When in the crate, they will whine and beg. But don't worry, if you make the crate nice and cozy with blankets or towels, they'll think its heaven!
Stick to the schedule, don't forget this! Puppies' bladders are very small and weak, so you have a small window to get them outside before they ruin your carpet. Because of this, is imperative that you take them outside as soon as they wake up and within ten minutes of eating or playing.
Adorable aren't they? As soon as you get them home, they're all over the place. Herding the cat, barking at the T.V and just wreaking havoc on your shoes. At least, that's what mine did. The homecoming is probably the most memorable experience; it's also the best opportunity to instill good habits into your new Corgi pup. It's really not that hard of a thing to do, as long as you follow these basic tips.
Potty Training 101
First off, take your puppy to a designated "potty" area somewhere outside and put them down on the grass. Be patient, this is a biggy, wait while they sniff around. Don't pet or play with them yet, you don't want to create a connection that this area is the "play area" and not the "potty area".
To help associate this area even further, when you take your puppy out, say something like, "Go pee" or "potty time". Its best if the phrase is short and recognizable. And remember, be patient. You'll be saying, "Potty time" a lot before your Corgi knows what it means.
Remember to praise them after they finish. Give them a treat, make the connection that going potty outside, is a good thing.
Develop a Training Schedule
Develop a training routine, and stick to it! I suggest crate training, it's what I used on my puppy and it worked great. There are other methods, but from I've heard, crate training is one of the best.
The schedule I used and you don't have to do this if it doesn't work for you, was this:
7am: Wake up. Puppy comes outside with you for a toilet break.
7.25: Breakfast (for me and the puppy).
7.45: Back outside for another potty break (accompanied by you, of course.)
7.50 - 8.45: Play-time! Take the puppy out of the crate, and play with it!
8.45: Back outside for another potty break.
8.50 - 11: Put the puppy back in the crate for a nap.
11 am: Potty break again! Bring em' outside, and remember, be patient!
11.05 - 12.30: Playtime Again! Play and pet your puppy! Keeping them active is a must
12:30: Lunch time.
12.45: Another potty break.
1 - 3.30: Nap time, put them back in the crate.
Crate Training Rules of Thumb
Corgis are very active dogs and require a lot of attention and room. Because of this, they won't like going in the crate the first couple of times. Mine barked and whined for a couple hours, but if you follow the schedule you made closely and shower your puppy with lots of attention while they're out of the crate, when they're in the crate they'll see it as their own personal haven where they can relax and get a nap in peace.
Remember! Be Patient and Steadfast! If you use this method, they will whine, but don't respond to it.
Bringing it All Together
Puppy training is hard, especially when you're a Corgi owner. But you got to stick with it, and be patient above everything else.
When in the crate, they will whine and beg. But don't worry, if you make the crate nice and cozy with blankets or towels, they'll think its heaven!
Stick to the schedule, don't forget this! Puppies' bladders are very small and weak, so you have a small window to get them outside before they ruin your carpet. Because of this, is imperative that you take them outside as soon as they wake up and within ten minutes of eating or playing.
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