Bonnie,
The intent of your post did make it through. Don't worry about it.
As for Lola:
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When I just got Lola from the breeder, she was just this little vicious ball of fur and would bite anyone except children, who would pick her up or go near her. I have tried everything to break her out of the habit; spraing water, saying bad dog, gently smacking her on the nose, etc., but to no avail. Then one time when Lord was in the dogrun playing with his friends and Lola chasing all his friends away from him...
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Given Lola's probable age at the time Cheyenne met the breeder for the roadside drop off, bite inhibition was not something she had been given a remote chance to begin learning. That speaks to the caliber breeder she came from. I think it would also be a safe guess that she had little socialization and nurturing with or from humans which is another contributing factor to the questionable temperament she displays. Correct Pembroke temperament is: "Outlook bold, but kindly. Never shy nor viscious." While corgis are not supposed to be milquetoast fluffballs, which too many uneducated and misinformed owners expect; they aren't supposed to be aggressive, snarling bullies either. Both Cheyenne and Lola are very lucky the dogs she was bullying in this instance were puppy tolerant or Lola would have been "snack."
All puppies, to varying degrees, go through a pirannha type stage. We've discussed before how they explore the world with their mouths and it is up to us, their owners, to teach and train them this is not acceptable or appropriate behaviour. We've also talked in other threads how corgis need firm rules, structure and discipline, but how they don't respond will to harsh physical type corrections and discipline.
In times past on this forum list members have been stunned when I mentioned that corgis do not have the best reputation around and are perceived as snarky, snarly little beasties ... well folks, here is a perfect illustration of my point. Cheyenne admits even her vet couldn't handle Lola. Point made. I've also been asked to tell about aggressive/bad tempered corgis I've had in rescue. Lola definitely has a harder edge over the top genetic based temperament and is what happens when breeders don't care about one of the top priorities responsible, reputable Breeders take into account - temperament.
Given the breeds Cheyenne says she is familiar with and the ones she has worked with when volunteering at the animal shelter, I do find it a bit surprising she isn't more conscientious about training and the behavior of her dogs in light of all the breed specific legislation and breed bans spreading like wildfires all over the country - the ones she listed are the top ten "most wanted." I will also take this time to remind everyone corgis ARE on the list of dangerous breeds in Italy. Precedent is set for it to happen here and the Lola's will be contributing factors.
Debbie