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monkeyman · 04-07-2006, 11:59 PM

When I get my corgi in the middle of August I want to be sure I am prepared to train her properly. I'd like to get her to sit and do all the other novelty tricks but by far my biggest concern is running away or coming when I call while we're outside.

We trained my lab back home to come on command and follow us around on a walk without a leash but never could break the wild streak in the beagle. If someone left the door open (or the slidding glass door unlocked, he figured out how to open it) the beagle would take off and it would take us hours to catch him.

I am terrified of this happening with a new dog. I know for awhile that I'll be faster then him and I would imagine that is the perfect time to train them right. But how are Corgis with taking off? Are there any proven and tested methods for training them to come on command and stay near you when outside at a park or if the front door happens to get left open?

04-07-2006, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
monkeyman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	Training to not run away When I get my corgi in the middle of August I want to be sure I am prepared to train her properly. I'd like to get her to sit and do all the other novelty tricks but by far my biggest concern is running away or coming when I call while we're outside. We trained my lab back home to come on command and follow us around on a walk without a leash but never could break the wild streak in the beagle. If someone left the door open (or the slidding glass door unlocked, he figured out how to open it) the beagle would take off and it would take us hours to catch him. I am terrified of this happening with a new dog. I know for awhile that I'll be faster then him and I would imagine that is the perfect time to train them right. But how are Corgis with taking off? Are there any proven and tested methods for training them to come on command and stay near you when outside at a park or if the front door happens to get left open?