1. Say the “Bath” command and run to the tub. Give your puppies a treat for following you into the bathroom and up to the tub. Repeat this step a few times for the next few days.
2. Lay a towel or a traction mat in the bath tub, place your puppies’ favorite toy on the towel/mat.
3. Say the “Bath” command and run to the tub, this time help your puppies into the tub, rewarding him with a treat.
4. Play with your Corgi puppies for a few minutes in the bathtub (no water yet). Take them out of the tub, repeat this step a few times a day until your puppies get excited about “tub time”.
5. With the stopper not in the tub, run the water gently while you play with your Corgi puppies in the tub ( don’t fill it yet) . Repeat this step a few times until your puppies are used to having the water running while you play.
6. Put the stopper in the tub and let it fill slightly. Gradually increase the amount of water in the tub until you are able to easily bathe your Corgi puppies.

This shouldn’t take more than a week to teach. It seems like a lot of work, but trying to bathe  dogs that are scared of even going near the bathroom is more work than you can imagine.

One bath every 3-4 weeks should be sufficient to keep your Corgi puppies clean and soft. Too much bathing will make his hair brittle and dry.

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1. Heel

This command should be used continually to promote control while walking. To teach this command:

• Place your Corgi puppy on a training leash and let him walk ahead of you.
• Suddenly call his name and call the command “Heel” while slapping your thigh.
• Use the leash to lead him to your side.

Once your Corgi has gotten the hang of the basic heel command, you should begin to encourage him to come to your side around distractions. The heel command should ALWAYS be given positively, NEVER as a negative.

2. Sit

Encourage your Corgi puppy to sit in all situations. Give the command once; if there is no response, give the leash a tug and say the sit command again. Here is how to teach the sit command:

• Take your Corgi puppy into a quiet room with no distractions, bring a handful of treats.
• Pick up a single treat, bringing it slightly above your puppies nose, say “Sit”.
• Use your free hand to squeeze his waist muscles below the ribs until he is sitting.
• Once in the Sitting position, praise him and give him the treat.

Repeat these steps about 5-6 times per training session. After 4-5 training sessions, slowly fade out the treats while continuing to use the command.

3. No

Most people will shout the No command. This sounds like barking to your puppy, he is going to get excited which will worsen the situation. Most people will also use the No command with their dogs name, you should never use your puppy’s name when you are mad. Here is an easy way to teach your Corgi puppy the meaning of the “No” command:

• Secretly place a small piece of cheese on the floor in a neighboring room.
• Put your Corgi puppy onto his leash, bringing him into the heel position.
• Casually walk toward the cheese.
• As soon as your puppy notices the cheese snap back on the leash and give the “No” command.
• Walk past the cheese as if nothing happened.
• Repeat 4-5 times to drive the message home.

Hopefully by teaching these three basic commands, your Corgi puppies will be set with the foundations to build later training on.

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Choosing a responsible breeder always comes before the choice of a puppy. Make sure that the kennels are clean, and the puppies are well-socialized. Also make sure that the adults are well- tempered and well-behaved. The adults are a great example of how the puppy may turn out.  The breeder should be willing and able to answer questions, guarantee the puppy, and take the puppy back if it doesn’t work out.

You should look for a healthy looking puppy (no runny eyes/runny nose, clean ears and skin, etc.), is active, and likes people. Although the corgi is happy to lie by the fire, or hang out by your feet as you write a blog,  it is an active breed and enjoys playing ball ,Frisbee, and tug-o-war, sometimes to the point of exhaustion.

Corgis are a good child’s dog. Their guarding and herding instincts help to keep the child safe, and their kind, gentle disposition makes them a great best friend.

Corgis seem to have very few disease problems. There have been some incidences of progressive retinal atrophy, an eye disease that causes blindness, and hip dysplasia, spinal disc problems, autoimmune diseases, and cataracts can crop up. It is advised to have your Corgi x-rayed for hip dysplasia and other joint malformations, and eye examinations are recommended. There have been some temperament problems of late, manifesting as excessive barking and aggression, so care must be taken in selecting a breeder and a puppy.

Corgis love to eat, and weight can be an issue. Make sure to research your puppies food before feeding it to him to prevent overfeeding.

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