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[Kathy H]

Hi, I am the proud and tired mom of two 10 week old Corgi pups Samuel and issac.
They live with me, my hubby, two teenage boys whom I homeschool. As well as the other critters in my home, 7 various sized parrots, three cats ( one which is three legged due to bone cancer ), a rabbit, a Guinea pig and a rescue Kuvasz who is a senor citzen.

I would like to get as much information on what I can do to make the dymanic Duo into wonderful adult dogs, honoring their breed and calling.

Kathy H

[Michael Romanos]

Hi Kathy
Congratulations for figuratively doubling your family size with the addition of your two active Corgi babies.
I have had Corgis who played almost daily with a budgie with the budgie hopping along the floor and interacting with the dogs. I have had a Corgi who took a parrot(Indian Ringneck) for rides. But I wouldn't trust just any Corgi to be able to cope successfully with a small bird confined in a house and able to peck at food that the dog might feel he/she has some authority over.
My present Pem, Taylor had a great time playing with our pet rabbit and he loved to be chased by the rabbit and to take evasive actions. After a play they would go down to my little stream and drink together. Unfortunately our rabbit drowned in our spa pool. A neighbour has a rabbit and on occasions I let Taylor into his pen for a get together but this rabbit is not the thrill seeking kind.
It is funny why so many people don't just get one Corgi at a time but two together like you have done. I suppose it's a little to do with instant companionship for both dogs and a little to do with the size of the dog - two Corgis still seems smaller than, say, a Labrador.
In the matter of exercising, nothing in your property is as good for Corgis as distance walking/running - especially off-lead.
Corgis are brilliant for conformation showing, agility, herding and trialling. The good (and sometimes difficult) performance in the show ring is to get a Corgi to look alert largely through sharply pricked ears - something most other breeds of dogs can't do. This alertness signal certainly helps to catch the attention of the judge.
Corgis were bred as all round farm dogs so herding, agility and trialling are excellent venues for Corgis to display their abilities.
Corgis are sensitive and only a mild to firm telling off (at the instant it's occurred) for any misdeamour is sufficient. Never hit or smack a Corgi with anything. A Corgi that's lost his/her confidence and boldness and spark is no longer what Corgis represent. Corgis thrive on praise and been kept occupied. The more challenges they face, the better. They are not kennel-bound dogs but are infinitely suited as members of a household.