I can't leave the house...

[corgizmom]

Everytime I get ready to leave the house, Daisy, my youngest and the one int he picture-who is now 4 yrs old, goes after me & bites/nips. Last week she took a quarter size chunk out of my shin. If she is not going after me, she goes after the other 2. She is a very loving dog, never left for long periods of time, but will not let people leave the house. Anyone can come in---BUT YOU CAN'T LEAVE---
ANY SUGGESTIONS???

[MyPemCharlie]

That's a very serious problem. Has she been doing this for all four years, or did the behavior just start? I would say to start over with bite inhibition training as though she were a puppy; however, at her age you may need to hire a professional behaviorist. You might try to contact someone in your area to take her in for an evaluation. Some behaviorists will make house calls to see how she acts in your home environment. I would not let that type of dominant aggressive behavior continue.

[glencorgi]

Knowing how long the behavior has been around is a good starting point. IF it is something recent and not a long term behavior pattern, then a thorough vet check up and out is in order to rule out any underlying medical issues that might be contributing to it. I also agree with Chris that a behaviorist consultation, at the very least, would be a very good idea.

In the mean time, crate her before you leave the house. You can use this method to desensitize her as well. Crate her and go out and pick up the mail. When you return, then let her out and praise her for being a good girl. Lengthen time you are gone and then do the praise routine when you let her out on your return. This will let her get the message you are coming back and she doesn't control your comings and goings.

Debbie

[Michael Romanos]

I can't believe this has been going on for about 4 years, so something you probably know about (if you take the time to think it out) has triggered her behaviour. Indeed, try what Debbie suggests unless you can remove or change the things that promoted her adverse reactions.

[Trickery]

Wow thats a long time for you to be herded. When I first started letting Vikki lose with me in the back yard she would nip at the heels of my feet till I was back on the porch.

I taught Vikki "It doesn't nip or it gets the misty water bottle" seemed to work well. Good luck on getting your Corgi back on the right track!!

[Louwants]

I did like Trickery did, used a spray bottle set to stream on it. Everytime Duncan would try and nip and herd, it was a squirt to the face and a firm "NO". Now Chloe came to us at 3 years old, and even though she has corgi in her, her personalitly is more that of a chow. She is pretty aloof, but very protective of her people and territory.