Super Hyper Pup

[IslandGirl]

Not too long ago we babysat a neighbor's 4 month old mini dachshund puppy. He told us the pup was active but I had no idea this puppy would be such a terror. It then dawned on me how important training is, because this dog listened to no-one and just continued destroying all in his path even after he was punished. Biting, chewing, growling were just a few of his antics. He never ever stood still the entire weekend. He's so small we thought he'd spend sometime relaxing on the couch with us. But instead he was speeding through the hallways as if he was possessed. He is trained to use his pee pad, however still found opportunities to go on our rugs.
Considering we're getting our puppy soon, the whole experience left us a bit scared. Is this a breed related issue or moreless typical puppy behavior? We expect puppies to be puppies, curious and active, but this dog was beyond my control! Although Ive heard/read/seen corgis as more mellow dogs compared to this one, Im now thinking if this is just the puppy phase for all dogs.
Did any of you experience this?

[KJohnson]

Westin was VERY hyper as a puppy, and still is quite energetic for the breed as far as I can see, but he mellows a bit more every day thank goodness. (he's a little over 7 months now!) As a very small puppy he slept a lot, but when he was awake was a terror and sprinted around the house. The older he got, the longer he was awake, he wasn't AS active but still very playful. I wouldn't say he was beyond my control, but the word "opinionated" definitely comes to mind.

[Michael Romanos]

Generally Corgi puppies are easy to manage and train but there are some that are overly active and are destroyers so it pays to choose carefully. It also pays to try and keep one step ahead of your puppy ie anticipation. From day one they will begin to respond to praise and reward but don't expect instant success. Time and effort is the key but from day three I would start into the basic training which is come, sit, stay and before a week is passed I would expect that a pup knew what is required with those three commands. From then discipline and the correct pathway of a puppy becomes so much easier. In New Zealand a puppy of three months (12 weeks) can be entered in conformation shows and Corgi pups of this age are not inferior to the best behaved three-four month old pups in the showring of any breed.

[Jane Austen]

There is always the option of keeping a pup in an enclosure of some sort so its area of destruction would be controlled. A puppy on the loose is possibly a danger to itself and everything in its path as you said. How much room does a dachsund pup need?
If you are contemplating getting a pup, are there areas of rug that still hold some of the odor of urine? Be sure that is eliminated before trusting another dog the same freedoms.
Pups are great, and cuddly, lots of fun but if you want to skip the housebreaking to a large degree get an older dog. As you see I am the poster child (or senior) for adoption. Jane

[colbycorgi]

Puppies are great..we have had two now...colby is almost 1.5 years and cammie is 5 months today...but they are a lot of work too...Cammie has been harder to house train than colby but so far she seems better at basic commands..colby is more stubborn about that but then colby is generally a more happy-go-lucky kinda guy and cam can be a real snot is she wants to be...colby is more destructive...he loves leather!!! hes a big chewer of just about anything....cammie likes to make a monsoon in the kitchen with the water bowl, while cute at first,can be annoying too.... but all said, we have been very happy with our two and just love em both to death....even if it might be them who drive us there somedays

[MattC]

Puppies are a lot of work. I don't know if there is a sure fire way of telling if a puppy will be a terror or not. The breeder that we used to purchase Nick interviewed us and asked us what our concerns were. My wife and I made it very clear that we are first time dog owners and live in a major city. The breeder did a series of "personality tests" with the pups in Nick's litter and determined Nick would be a good fit for us. She was right. I did some further research on personality test for puppies and it seems to be a pretty good technique in judging the attitude of your dog. I guess no is the time to leave floor open for any of the breeders at GoCorgi - Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgis Resource to expand on the idea of "personality test". In addition the breeder also mentioned that if you choose a breed with a high intelligence such as a corgi it is important to challenge their intelligence keep them thinking and focused on their tasks. that way you prevent the destruction form boredom scenario.

[colbycorgi]

Colby mustnt be challeneged enough during the day while cammies locked up in her crate because today made pair if footwear #21!!! i told you he loves leather...darn dog!!!\

BAD COLBY!!!!!!

[MyPemCharlie]

It sounds like the mini-Dachshund you babysat did not have any training. Puppies are either high-energy or asleep, like little lightswitches....ON/OFF.

Charlie has been fabulous, but I work from home so I'm with him all day. When he gets restless, whiney, or hyper, I've always taken him out in the backyard and worked on obedience skills, playing soccer, or throwing smaller toys for him to chase. When he's pooped out, we come back inside. He's perfectly content to hang out in my office recliner while I work...until our next backyard break.

Lots of outdoor exercise and working basic obedience will tire out the puppy and give him lots of opportunity to potty outside. Even if you're in a apartment without a yard, a specific exercise area is a great idea to tire out the pup. Also...someone already mentioned crate training...worth its weight in gold!

[IslandGirl]

i was lucky enough to have him not go on the carpet, but yes he did go on as many rugs he could find and we did wash them all. once he got in the crate he was calm, but it made no sense since once he was let out for any free time he went nutts.
my neighbor knows im getting my pup soon and constantly reminds me that both our pups need to be best friends lol. at first i thought it was a great idea but now im starting to rethink it. i could only imagine that dogs are similar with kids and pick up bad traits from the wrong crowds !
also, both parents of my pup are very calm and social dogs. the breeder is also known for raising well tempered dog, so im hoping all goes well for us. im fine with an active pup, not one that is a walking time bomb!

[Michael Romanos]

The best times of all is when your Corgi is a pup. I would savour (savor) every moment - even when mistakes occur.

[MyPemCharlie]

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

i could only imagine that dogs are similar with kids and pick up bad traits from the wrong crowds !

Puppies do learn from older dogs, so I'm not sure you'd want to socialize your pup with the uncontrolled Doxie. Maybe when your pup is a well-behaved adult, he/she could teach the Doxie a few manners. LOL Charlie was lucky to have two very nice adult dogs next door to socialize with.

[rme147]

I find your situation a bit humorous... only because I have 2 mini Daschunds who do EXACTLY what you described! They are a bit older, so it's not quite as extreme, but those dogs are stuborn, hard headed and just a pain in the rear (from my experience) but I can't help but love mine! They are trained to use their dog door and potty outside, but like your experience, they still get mad at us and pee on our carpet from time to time. They bark at EVERYTHING... I know EXACTLY what you mean about that little daschund.

However--- I just got my first Corgi a week ago, he's 7 weeks old and he is unbeliveably laid back! Of course, he's a puppy and he plays and romps and chews, but he's already learning where to potty, what he can and cant' chew on and where he sleeps. He is absolutely NOTHING like my weiner dogs. I wouldn't worry one bit. Those kinds of dogs are way too different to compare. Good luck with your Corgi... you'll LOVE him! (or her)

~Robin