[jprechel]

We got a 8 week old Cardigan Corgi almost two weeks ago. The first couple of days were great. He had been started on training to use a litter box (we were amazed to watch him gor right over to the box and do his business without any coaxing from us). He was wanted to be near us and loved to lick us.

Now it seems he would rather go lay down in the kitchen while we are in the living room. Instead of licking us sweetly all he does is bite and nip. He does not want to be held at all. And he doesn't really care for affection. Anytime we try to pet him it turns into him trying to bite our hand. Of course I am aware that puppies bite a little but this is just weird.

We were so excited to get our corgi, but now we are getting deppresed about it. Even if he was horribly disobedient it wouldn't bother us as much as his not wanting to bond with us or show us any affection.

Do you have any advice for us? Is this normal? What could we be doing wrong? It has gotten to the point that my wife has brought up the subject of returning him to the breeder. This would make me very sad but I do understand her frustration.

Thanks for any advice you may have.