Corgi proofing your house

[MrsGrace]

Originally Posted by darci

http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=192196+024

Thanks Darci!

[Mvons]

I'm sitting here thinking oh dear if our new puppy wants to chew on my boots. I have to have them handy to throw on to take the puppy out at night. I have SO much work to do before May/June when we hope to get a puppy. Having a senior dog was too easy and I really accumulated the clutter. She is passed and first I'm dealing with her stuff.

Then my husband (who vacuums) will be so thrilled to see me clean up my clutter so the puppy won't be tempted. Yes x-pen will be used when I'm on the computer. No problem blocking electrical cords, I have enough stuff to do that...but I will double check. Maybe I'll finally get an electrician out to do the things I've been wanting to. I may have to run a few cords through plastic pipe to protect the cord on expensive lamps. Heck with looks.

I've forgotten, how long is the chewing stage?

[darci]

Originally Posted by MrsGrace

Thanks Darci!

Your Welcome

[Hayashi_eri]

haha great advises from everyone, thanks! I am taking note not to get any dark colour furnitures (to camo all the shedding) , to keep all wires covered & to get scratch proof laminated flooring

[Michael Romanos]

It took awhile for this thread to get going due to the double meaning of the thread's title, but we are onto it now.

[Dillydoodle]

Dillon never bothered to chew any of our things, I never caught him with shoes, wires, rugs, etc, he only chewed his own toys and chewy treats. He chewed until he was about 6 months old but again, only on his own things. We feel very lucky! we have seen horror posts of things dogs have chewed...and we thankfully have no list like that. Infact, I had much more damage from my very chewy cat Clinton! he damaged tons of things ranging from shoelaces, earphone wires, my purse handles, to clothing - he once chewed through the speghetti straps of a dress that was HANGING on a hanger in the closet! chewed it right off the hanger!
Emilie

[tandemgal]

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[dragonfly37]

Keep all doors closed. Always pick things up off the floor. Ein's rule is that whatever is on the floor is his as it's his domain. We don't agree with that so we're constantly checking the floors when entering a room to make sure nothing is laying around. Corgi's love to eat, or try to, everything!

[Chip's Mom]

We take Chip to Lowe's and he will sit and wait patiently while I am looking at something on the shelf. Well this night he is moving around and pawing at something so I look and he was trying to reach a breathmint someone had dropped. One just never knows what a little corgi's nose will sniff out. Now I am looking at the floors in Lowe's more then the merchandise when I have Chip with me.

[ColColt]

I've wondered just how many businesses will allow pets in their store. I didn't know Lowe's was one of them, though, as I've never seen any here in K-town. Has anyone taken your Corgi to malls?

[Shelly]

Just like with a human baby, don't leave electric wires where they could be chewed, or lamps knocked down by accidentally tugging a cord, also no plants within chewing height. Each dog is individual and gets into its own private mischief. My 13 yr old is so good and I can trust her completely. My 1 year old chews kitchen cabinet corners and chewed some carpet that peeked out under the baby gate that kept him in the kitchen. So in my case the little varmint is now caged in his crate when I have to leave him inside (bad weather day or evenings) because I know I can't trust him. You know your dog best.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by ColColt

I've wondered just how many businesses will allow pets in their store. I didn't know Lowe's was one of them, though, as I've never seen any here in K-town. Has anyone taken your Corgi to malls?

Not many will. The only ones I know are Lowe's, Home Depot, Petsmart, PetCo and some dog/pet type stores.

Malls don't allow dogs in them. Most have signs on the door saying only service/guide dogs allowed. So no I have not taken mine to malls.

Peggy

[ColColt]

That's a shame, too. They don't create any more havoc than some kids I've seen...most times, not at all. When you want to take your pet everywhere possible it sort of puts a damper on things as I don't think I'd like to leave them in the car-winter or summer. there are Corgis that are service dogs but I've read where they're not accepted at some places because they're not recognized as a service dog like a Shepherd or Retriever would be.

[MrsGrace]

Originally Posted by ColColt

That's a shame, too. They don't create any more havoc than some kids I've seen...most times, not at all. When you want to take your pet everywhere possible it sort of puts a damper on things as I don't think I'd like to leave them in the car-winter or summer. there are Corgis that are service dogs but I've read where they're not accepted at some places because they're not recognized as a service dog like a Shepherd or Retriever would be.

What about as a Therapy Dog in Training jacket? More businesses might be more accepting of that if you have to socialize your dog to keep it from being all crazy among crowds.

I understand stores reasons for keeping dogs out. Some people are allergic, some customers have legitimate fears, and there are irresponsible owners (none of us HERE of course... right? ) who let their dogs, like their children, get in to everything, anything.

Even in Petsmart, I frequently see dogs and owners who do NOT belong there. Dog pees/poops and the owner leaves it, dog is gunning for my child (for whatever reason, it's irrelevent, she's not even 2yrs old, keep your doggy away!) and typically, it's a bigger dog that's really trying to jump up and get to my child via me!! I use my knee raised as a shield, say "Off" in a calm, firm "I mean it" mommy tone.

If that doesnt' work, I always try to remain calm and just ask the owner to please control their animal or remove it from the situation (ie. my personal space). I do NOT want my child afraid of animals/dogs because some owner is irresponsible or careless. Sometimes it's a stretch. Yes, I remove my child from situations like that, but I'm also at the pet store with her to expose her to animals more. So I guess both experiences are good for her to see. See how I'm reacting, calm and assertive, and to see that even if a dog "seems" scary, he isn't necessarily scary, just too excited/untrained.

[ColColt]

Here's one instance where a service dog with a training jacket got removed (and it's owner) because of the breed.

www.chloethepitbull.com