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tandemgal · 04-08-2006, 03:10 PM

Hi Monkeyman again,

Emma has a stubborn streak as do most Corgi. I don't trust her outside of our yard because she has a history or running. Would not recomend letting "new puppy" off leash till trained to come when her name is called. Sorry to say Emma still may not come every time - this is our biggest/only problem but one I am determined to win this spring.

Chloe our 15 week old is the super star of her puppy class (yes I take full credit for her greatness! thank you). Our granddaugher Leah (age 10) is her main handler in class. Chloe had run a couple of times b4 we started training. !st week (this past week) we learned "Name Recognision" and after only 1 week I can trust her to comeback when called within reason. Bribed with only a small piece of liver treat each time she makes eye contact and comes when we call her name. Well worth the $3 for the bag of treats! This week we train on loose leash walking with a turn and sit (Chloe & Leah can already do this!), not nipping at ankles, learning fingers are not playthings (will be a hard one for Leah lol), sit, and reinforce Off / take it comands with open palm instead of clenched fist.

SO my point is take your puppy to class to learn the best way to teach "new puppy" how to behave. I know many experienced Corgi owners who don't need a class to work with their dog. But I wanted to train both Chloe AND Leah how to work and play together.

You being new to this and going to be on your own when you move I would recomend a class. We are enrolled at Pet Smart and have a great trainer. Well worth the training for both Chloe and Leah! If a 10 year old can learn to train a 15 week old I know you will not have any trouble and it will give you great piece of mind.

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tandemgal Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 1,336 Join Date: Nov 2005	04-08-2006, 03:10 PM Hi Monkeyman again, Emma has a stubborn streak as do most Corgi. I don't trust her outside of our yard because she has a history or running. Would not recomend letting "new puppy" off leash till trained to come when her name is called. Sorry to say Emma still may not come every time - this is our biggest/only problem but one I am determined to win this spring. Chloe our 15 week old is the super star of her puppy class (yes I take full credit for her greatness! thank you). Our granddaugher Leah (age 10) is her main handler in class. Chloe had run a couple of times b4 we started training. !st week (this past week) we learned "Name Recognision" and after only 1 week I can trust her to comeback when called within reason. Bribed with only a small piece of liver treat each time she makes eye contact and comes when we call her name. Well worth the $3 for the bag of treats! This week we train on loose leash walking with a turn and sit (Chloe & Leah can already do this!), not nipping at ankles, learning fingers are not playthings (will be a hard one for Leah lol), sit, and reinforce Off / take it comands with open palm instead of clenched fist. SO my point is take your puppy to class to learn the best way to teach "new puppy" how to behave. I know many experienced Corgi owners who don't need a class to work with their dog. But I wanted to train both Chloe AND Leah how to work and play together. You being new to this and going to be on your own when you move I would recomend a class. We are enrolled at Pet Smart and have a great trainer. Well worth the training for both Chloe and Leah! If a 10 year old can learn to train a 15 week old I know you will not have any trouble and it will give you great piece of mind.