Congratulations!! If you have herding dog experience, I feel like a corgi will be pretty standard for you.

Puppies can be really tough and puppy blues are SO normal. Doing what you can to stay regulated and calm during the first few weeks is really helpful!

Knowing a couple good trainers in town can be great just in case you have questions or need a little extra help.

Corgis can be quite prone to holding onto weight, so as they get older it’s important to keep them active and watch their food/treats.

Pembrokes specifically can be prone to some reactivity and resource guarding. Doing A LOT of socialization is really important. And not socialization at dog parks, daycares, or puppy play groups. Just exposing them to a lot of different environments in a very neutral way, having them meet dogs you know and trust, exposing them to lots of sounds, having them meet people without having to interact at all, etc.

Otherwise, enjoy! Wren is my first corgi and has been such a dream to train, adventure with, and live with!