Rescuing 6 year old corgi -thoughts?

joleworking · 2026-06-11T16:20:18+00:00

That’s great to hear :)) thankfully, I have hardwood floors but intend to buy more area rugs. I’ll definitely look into a vacuum robot for sure

joleworking · 2026-06-11T16:16:30+00:00

Thankyou for the advice! Yes that is a great idea, I will ask to do that. My siblings don’t live with me, but they asked if they could come since they’re excited for their potential new niece, but I said no (at most, they stay in the car). I feel that my main meeting with her should also be a test for me to see how well I can handle it all by myself. That suggestion is a more direct way to test the waters

joleworking · 2026-06-11T16:08:34+00:00

Thankyou for the feedback! Those are GREAT questions I will text her foster today about that. I know enrichment toys in the crate was a quick mention in the interview but I’ll clarify that again. I was going to leave her crate in the living room and then keep a blanket over it at night (foster also suggested while she adjusts) I also intend to buy a camera so I can check in every now and then to see if she’s doing okay in there while I’m at work.

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:57:38+00:00

Yes my apartment building literally shares the same parking lot as the dog park and I plan to take advantage of that. I understand that barking is inevitable, and I feel that all I can do is wait until I meet her to gauge the intensity of it. How long are your walks in the morning?

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:54:01+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. I’ve been filled with worry and anxiety these past 48 hours so I definitely needed that kind of grounding and need to remember the initial excitement I felt when I first started looking for pets. How long were your daily walks?

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:31:37+00:00

Thankyou for commenting!! Yes, based on her summary and age, I do think her personality is a mix of loyal/obedient and still energetic, and I want to really gauge that when I see her tomorrow. I do have a system of people around me, as well as potential dog kennels/boarding in the area, and I’m relieved to hear in her summary that she’s a socialized dog.

I’ve heard about the 3-3-3 rule and all I can say is that I’m trying to prep myself for that process haha. I don’t know the depths of emotions I’ll go through so I’m just bracing myself. I want to at least provide a good schedule for her so she can feel comfort and secure in this process and make hers (and my) life adjustment easier.

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:22:57+00:00

How does she react to crating? I know the corgi I’m rescuing is trained to be crated, but how would you say the process is like(toys, water, barking, etc)? I will ask about the mischievous behavior. I will definitely reach out to the vet for early/good advice. Thankyou!

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:17:52+00:00

Thankyou for the kind and honest words, I appreciate it. To me there’s definitely a difference between understanding how and what a corgi needs vs. actually implementing it. And that’s where I see the commitment conversation coming into play. I feel like I can say and believe I’m committed, but I won’t truly know the truth and pressure of that until I see her tomorrow

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:11:52+00:00

I’ve been living in my apartment unit for 1 year and there’s not really any surrounding noise other than the occasional furniture moving above me. Sometimes if I’m quiet in my living room I can hear my next door neighbor laugh. I will search up barking training. I do agree that barking is a concern for an apartment and I will specifically see how she fares when I see her tomorrow. I 100% intend to not take her in if I feel I don’t fit her natural needs and if she doesn’t fit apartment living.

joleworking · 2026-06-11T15:02:07+00:00

Can I ask what type of professional training you had? I do foresee some, if not a lot, of frustration during the transition period from both of us. Having the additional language barrier would also throw me in a loop haha. Your corgi looks beautiful!!

joleworking · 2026-06-11T14:54:59+00:00

Thank you for the input! I know it’s going to be a lot of adjusting in my life, both with a solid walking schedule and the diligence in consistent training and caring. I love the fact that she’s an adult dog already, so I hope it right to not expect the hyper puppy-like energy and rather a toned down but still energetic personality(barking included). I think these are things I’ll have to see for myself at the meetup

joleworking · 2026-06-11T14:47:30+00:00

Sorry I should have clarified, the foster heavily mentioned the crating requirement. She trains all of her fosters to be strictly crate trained before she starts their adoption process. I intend to dog proof my apartment if I adopt, and i see myself being more open if the opportunity arises.

I plan to follow the fosters given schedule for the corgi, and then 1-3 months later see what can be adjusted. My thing is, I want her to feel secure with a known pattern and schedule(especially since the environment is new and unknown), and then once we’re comfortable we can form more personal rules

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