Corgis are naturally very vocal dogs. It’s part of who they are as herders. They like to use their voices! This can be made worse if they are bored or overexcited. One thing you can do to reduce the amount of barking is to ignore them completely when they bark. Make sure you remain silent and avoid eye contact until they stop barking. When they are quiet and remain that way, give them a treat and praise them softly for their good work. Repeat the process until it’s instilled in them.
1. Excessive barking
Many dogs are aggressive because they’re afraid. If you’re feeling stressed, they’re probably feeling ten times worse. With aggression towards other dogs, desensitization is the best route to take. This means taking your Corgi for a walk (on a close leash at all times) and walking them in an area with other dogs at a distance. Ignore them when they are reactive, and offer them praise and a treat when they ignore the other dogs.
2. Aggression
For stubborn corgis, you have to make training sessions something that they look forward to. This means using the really good treats and making training into a fun game that makes them use their heads.
3. Stubbornness
One thing I do with every puppy I’ve ever owned is that once per mealtime, I pick up their bowl and pretend to eat from it before giving it back. This shows them that it’s okay for me to ‘take’ their food, and I do the same with their toys. I’ve never had a puppy grow up with food or resource-guarding issues as a result.
4. Resource guarding
To quell your Corgi’s need to lead an excitement-fuelled life, you need to make them feel calm and relaxed. This means ensuring they are getting walked enough every day (yes, even in the rain) and giving them proper mental stimulation. This can include things like training sessions, puzzle games, or even hide and seek around the house. It really is that simple.
5. Overexcitement