The most important thing to remember when training your Corgi puppy to stop nipping is that this is going to take a while, and it won’t happen overnight. These are some of the best methods that worked well with both the Corgis I have trained and my own dogs.
This is one of the best and easiest methods to help stop your Corgi puppy from biting. As soon as they latch onto your skin, distract them with a toy they love and gently push it into their mouth. They will start playing with that instead, and you can shower them with praise for redirecting their attention. The important thing is that the new item is more exciting.
Most new puppy owners seem to forget about how important hard chews are for puppies – especially when they start teething. Things like knuckle bones and bones from the pet store are perfect for them to get their teeth into.
Dogs learn from other dogs, and puppies need their elders to teach them boundaries. If you don’t have an older dog at home to tell them off when they’re being too rough, your Corgi is going to need to be socialized properly once they are old enough. It’s up to these older dogs to give them a quick growl or snap to let them know they are biting too hard.
It’s the equivalent of teaching a dog manners. As long as you supervise them, you’ll find it’s a great way to teach them how to behave. And don’t panic too much, a telling-off can sound a lot worse than it is. Plus, they’ll be out getting some exercise. And exercise is the perfect way to get your little Corgi too tired to want to run around and nip you.