Agressive Corgis?

[Dillydoodle]

I believe that there are some people who shouldnt get a corgi. Corgis are not aggressive dogs - however any dog who is poorly trained or socialized can show aggression. I think that people need to do research on the breeds they chose BEFORE buying that petstore doggy who is so cute. Corgis were bred to herd large farm animals, they are intelligent, fast learning little dogs with a lot of heart and spirit, they are strong willed and therefore the owner of such a breed needs to be stronger willed or the corgi will be the alpha dog in the home. I go nuts when i hear about people who get a dog that have no clue what they are getting only becuase it was cute. and then later they are upset with that breed for doing what comes naturally for it. For the record, i spent months researching the corgi before i chose the breed, and then another few months finding the right breeder and then a few more months waiting for my puppy's mom to be bred and to have her puppies all the while i was still reading and learning everything i could from housebreaking to training, to corgi traits etc. I have a very good corgi who is completly non-aggressive with dogs, cats, people and knows his place in our pack, we are the alpha dogs here.
Emilie

[Fluffypants]

It just breaks my heart to hear of our sweet little doggies getting a bad rap.
I'm with Emilie on knowing what you are getting yourself into. It's so sad to see what ignorance can do. I think a lot of people think that dogs come pre-programmed with obedience. They think that if they say sit, the dog will automatically sit, as if the dog speaks English. Ummm . . . they're not robots people!

[sweetlychee]

Corgis by nature ARE NOT MEAN. They were just mishandled or raised by irresponsible owners. Most dogs that are given away are not bad also. They were just not trained well. Even though Milo is our first corgi, I know for a fact that corgis are sweet and have a great nature! People need to do more research before they are quick to judge. They are quick to judge others but not themselves!

[Cardiguy]

There is a big difference between mean and protective. My corgi is ultra protective and comes off as very aggressive when we are on our walks. She is however a very sweet, loyal and even tempered dog with those she knows. Corgis are not a breed for everyone. What I mean by that is you really have to be the alpha and cannot make the mistakes you can make with a more submissive dog such as a Lab. My dog came from a reputable breeder with a championship pedigree and it is meaningless if you don't establish leadership. I made the rookie mistake of showing too much affection to my dog and not enough leadership. The priorities should be exercise, discipline and then affection or so says the dog whisperer. Obviously not all corgis are the same and in general females are a little tougher than males in this regard.

[Chip's Mom]

Did you see the dog whisperer last night? I thought he was going to kill that dog. The dog was aggressive so it looked like he cinched the collar so tight he couldn't breathe. After the dog quieted and was laying on its side panting heavily, he loosened the collar. This was repeated more than once. I was not impressed. It seems there has got to be a better way then that to teach an animal. Just my opinion for what it is worth. I think if a dog needs exercise, exercise him; if a dog needs discipline, discipline him, however, there is more than one way to discipline an animal. (Chip has never been hit or yelled at or treated roughly) and affection and praise should be given lavishly - but that is just my recipe for raising Chip. The Vet said yesterday that Chip wasn't spoiled hhhhhhhmmmmm.

[corgimom]

No I did not see the show, wish I would have. The dog was aggressive, but what was the situation with the Owners contacting Cesaer? Was the dog way to aggressive with children, other dogs?

[Chip's Mom]

I am not sure because I flipped it to that channel just as it was showing Cesar with the dog. The dog was very aggressive towards Cesar but I don't know what started him off. The ending was good though because the dog did calm down. You may be able to catch it on his website.

[Chip's Mom]

I am not sure because I flipped it to that channel just as it was showing Cesar with the dog. The dog was very aggressive towards Cesar but I don't know what started him off. The ending was good though because the dog did calm down. You may be able to catch it on his website.

[Dillydoodle]

The deal with cesar millan is that in these extreme cases they show on tv for aggression, the dog has been in an aggressive mindstate for a while, the owners have allowed it, and often encouraged the aggressive behavior and to "break" a dog that always gets his way using aggression takes more force than a cookie and a pat on the head. I have used cesar's methods to prevent issues, and to assert dominance, but keep in mind what you saw last night was desparate times calling for deperate measures...i would rather have cesar milan break my dog into submission using some force to do so than the alternative for some of these dogs, which is to be put to sleep. Remember that what you are seeing on TV are the MOST extreme examples.

Emilie

[Fluffypants]

Well said Emilie. It IS important to remember that Cesar is not training the family pup to sit. He deals with situations that are out of control, and need fixing FAST before something terrible happens. Think of him as one of those "tough love" camps that parents send their juvenile delinquent kids to.

[Chip's Mom]

It may be extreme and will save a dog's life, but it is still hard to watch. I have never used Cesar Milan's methods with my dogs - but I have never saw the need. I did see someone plop down on top of their rottie one time to show control and I thought they were out of their mind LOL

[Fluffypants]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

It may be extreme and will save a dog's life, but it is still hard to watch. I have never used Cesar Milan's methods with my dogs - but I have never saw the need. I did see someone plop down on top of their rottie one time to show control and I thought they were out of their mind LOL

That's because you are a good mom who prevents problems before they occur.

[Dillydoodle]

Amen to that- the only thing i have used is his snap of the finger, point at pup and shhh him- and that works to get his attention- anyone who has seen the dog whisperer knows what i mean.

ok so a little off topic, anyone see the southpark episode with cesar millan)? I watched it and nearly wet my pants ROFL!
EMilie

[Fluffypants]

I was laughing so hard, my husband came in to see if I was ok - he said it sounded like I was crying . . . and I practically WAS! That's my favorite episode of all time!

[bajoiner]

I am no expert for sure but Sassy has never shown any aggression towards man or beast since I got her at 8 weeks old. She loves people and other animals, but she does like to be the center of everyones attention. I would be horrified to see an aggressive Corgi since everyone I have ever seen is totally sweet in nature. I agree that an aggressive dog is mainly a product of poor discipline on the owners part. I have, however, noticed that as Sassy gets older she gets more stubborn and is trying to assert some of her own authority at times. For example, does not always come when I call her if she is interested in other things, will dig small holes in my flower garden if bored, but nothing drastic. If she has had her exercise and ball playing for the day she is the sweetest girl, but if not she is like a child who is bored.

Barbara