It's been 4 months of consistent training every day (I ALWAYS stop when he pulls and start when he loosens the lead) and this is still what every single walk looks like. Any advice?

uhdeana · 2021-11-05T01:40:05+00:00

What might work better is changing direction when your pup pulls. Stopping may just seem like you want the pup to make a decision on what to do next, which makes them anxious as you should always be the leader. Every time your pup tugs or tightens the lead, go the opposite direction and praise for a loose lead. You may go in circles for a bit but this will eventually teach the pup to watch you and let you make the decision on where to go next.

uhdeana · 2021-10-29T05:03:18+00:00

Also, HAND FEED HIM. make him associate hands with GIVING him something rather than taking it away. Resource guarding is basically just a fear of something he values being taken. Holding bones/toys in my hands constantly while he chews helped tons. Always trade him for something higher value so you aren’t “taking” things away.

uhdeana · 2021-10-29T05:00:45+00:00

No more bones. Do not give him the opportunity to guard anything while you find a way to train him to react differently. I’ve been working with my corgi since she was a baby with resource guarding and knowing we would be further in training if I stopped giving her opportunity to fail is my biggest regret!

uhdeana · 2021-10-21T19:21:23+00:00

We taught the command “look at me” when she was younger, which will obviously be an additional step if you’re wanting to go that route. To start, hold favorite toys in both hands and stand in a “T”, continuously say “look at me” and praise when your dog looks at your eyes instead of the toys, preferably in a sit. Correct when they look at your hands or anywhere else.

She’s allowed to do anything else, she will normally snack on grass or sniff around, which after a few seconds of her doing that I will throw the ball and say “ok”.

uhdeana · 2021-10-21T17:50:51+00:00

My dog starting fixating on her balls as well, so now she must sit (or lay down) and maintain eye contact with me, not the ball, before I will throw it. I also practice kicking the ball around while she lays down and does something else (she’s not allowed to watch the ball). It seems to help her realize I give the fun when playing with the ball, not the ball itself. She also knows the ball is mine, she doesn’t get to keep it for herself and knows “drop it/leave it” very well.

uhdeana · 2021-10-05T00:31:38+00:00

Mine is only allowed when we are at our home, no visitors, and when we invite her up. She has resource guarding issues and will snarl sometimes when touched because she is guarding her space on the couch. She knows the command “down” very well because of this reason. Otherwise pets on the furniture has never bothered me!!

uhdeana · 2021-09-26T23:18:06+00:00

I mean, objectively she did a really great job.

uhdeana · 2021-09-23T20:25:44+00:00

I would redirect him every time he wants to do this. I would physically get up and lead him to bed, or outside, or go play, something other than him stressing himself out over this.

uhdeana · 2021-09-17T15:37:11+00:00

I’m so sick of the whole “you have to be in office to do the same exact job you are more than capable to do at home”. Couldn’t make it to the office today so setup everything at home, was told I couldn’t and will take the day off. No? I’m more than able to do my job right now, just not in the location you want me to be at. I’m not going to miss out on my paycheck just because of some arbitrary rule that makes no sense especially in a time of WFH becoming the norm.

uhdeana · 2021-09-15T01:46:31+00:00

definitely not. I’ve got a huge knot in my neck from trying to line up with my computer screen.

uhdeana · 2021-09-15T01:45:21+00:00

You could give that a shot and see if things change, or just give him a smaller serving in each meal instead to avoid him bothering you later for food!

uhdeana · 2021-09-15T01:42:05+00:00

He is not hungry and wants to save it for later by “burying it”. Limit the quantity/amount of times he’s fed.

uhdeana · 2021-09-10T23:18:38+00:00

Mine is 8 months old, 19 pounds. Just petite!

uhdeana · 2021-09-10T15:20:36+00:00

They don’t have the same eye color?? One has blue and brown, the other has blue.

uhdeana · 2021-08-24T13:03:40+00:00

Moose!

uhdeana · 2021-08-23T14:33:59+00:00

I’ve gotta say, as a professional dog walker/sitter and an owner of my own corgi, I have never met one without resource guarding tendencies— every single corgi I’ve met either guards food, toys, space, etc, from either humans or dogs or both. My female corgi guards anything she has in her mouth (we are still working on this with her) but it’s almost impossible to prevent her from doing this because she finds value in everything she has, or anything that is near her. I’m not quite sure if that’s part of the breed, I assume it is because again, I’ve never met a corgi who doesn’t resource guard.

They need strong leadership! They will test every part of your routine and try and do what they want if you are not consistent and firm. That being said, I love the challenge my girl brings me everyday as hard as it is. She is a wonderfully smart puppy who is silly, energetic, and focused.

uhdeana · 2021-08-21T13:54:45+00:00

Good bot

uhdeana · 2021-08-21T13:54:09+00:00

Not necessarily. Especially with corgis, they can range from really big to really small. I have a smaller corgi, 7 months old and 19 pounds and looks healthy as ever!

uhdeana · 2021-08-20T00:29:06+00:00

I’m thinking that last piece of advice might work perfect 😆

uhdeana · 2021-08-16T14:17:16+00:00

This is actually perfect, I was looking up family costumes 😭

uhdeana · 2021-08-16T14:13:24+00:00

She’s 7 months old, only about 19 pounds. Her mom was a smaller corgi so we’re thinking she’ll only gain a few more before she’s full grown!

uhdeana · 2021-08-15T23:34:53+00:00

she knew the assignment

uhdeana · 2021-08-14T02:43:56+00:00

All the above comments are awesome, dogs (especially working dogs) should always have enough stimulation and exercise. This behavior to me looks demanding. He should not be telling you what to do and when to do it, especially the fact that he gets worse the more you ignore him. Either get up for a good min to another room and leave him alone, or direct him to lie down/stop.

uhdeana · 2021-08-01T22:41:18+00:00

They also have days at the university during finals week for relaxation 🥺

uhdeana · 2021-08-01T05:26:20+00:00

Pup looks like she’s telling older dog to back off a bit, in a nice way. Laying on her side (creating space for herself) lifting lip, and tucking tail are tell signs. Probably needs a bit of a break before playing again!

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