How to overcome a stubborn Corgi? HAHAHA! (Excuse me.) I have 5 corgis age 1 to 15 and previously had 4 others. You have a normal Corgi. Corgis are bred to herd cattle 50 times their size; they don't do that by being agreeable. But also they are trainable and eager to please their human. Be patient with her and consistent. Eventually she will learn your routine or more likely will train you to accept her preferred routine.
This 100%. It took me a while to accept this truth as a new corgi parent, but I met some other corgi owners of corgis that are much older and more mature, telling me the exact things, the same stuborness moments my girl shows.
She is now around 1.5 years old and I have already noticed how me, my partner and our corgi have come into some arrangements and mutual understandings. Sometimes she takes the lead, and sometimes we do. It’s just the way it is. At the end of the day, our girl is not destructive, not aggresive and is overall a very nice and friendly dog, so her stuborness from time to time may seem to others as “untrained dog”, but it causes no issues and we just learned how to communicate with her.
*Decide what rules are actually important to you and enforce them without giving in. It took a lot for me to learn not to let him whine/cry/bark his way out of his exercise pen but when I became consistent he learned super fast.
*Rewards work better than punishments. He had a serious problem eating his kibble until we introduced the "dessert method". Once he empties his bowl he gets a treat dropped into it. Haven't had a problem since.
*Make sure they get enough exercise. It takes about an hour of park time a day with a couple of play sessions indoors to keep mine calm and semi well behaved. You can't expect a corgi that's under exercised to behave. Good luck!
This is the best answer to your problems. Corgis may be stubborn and sassy but at the end of the day you're the one that needs to set boundaries on what is appropriate in your household.
Corgis are super food motivated - use that to your advantage. Feed them inside the crate. Feed only when they perform good deeds (going to potty outside, cuddling, laying down , following you, letting you touch their paws, brush them). Wear a hip bag and have food handy at all times. Don't over excite your mannerisms or voice when you're trying to reward them for being calm, otherwise they'll amp up.
Make sure to take them for regular exercise, fetch, nosework, acrobatics.
Our spoiled corgi gets around 1.5 to 2 hours of play time a day, we often say it’s the only reason he is so incredibly well behaved, he’s only 3 and we always get compliments about how calm he is.
I knew he was going to be a lot of work going into it, I think a lot of people get working breeds and don’t understand how much work it takes to have a rewarding and positive relationship with working dogs.
Our first passed away at barely 4 from lymphoma(we fought for over 18 months of chemo) so we were well prepared for the best and worst of corgi ownership. We adapted our living environment and routines to suit his needs and it saved us so much trouble.
Like we moved less than 5 mins away from a park on foot so he gets to go every day the weather permits for at least an hour and twice a day on weekends and our furniture is set up in so he has a little racetrack around the recliner. He loves squeaking a rubber chicken and making Daddy chase him. He never gets tired I swear lol
We have what we call “the bowling alley” in our house, where we’ve strategically placed the furniture so we can roll his herding ball down a room for him to chase 😂
Sit on the floor and hand feed her some of her food. Or a healthy snack. She will start to warm up quickly. Also she will probably listen to one person more then the other. Mine treated me like a sibling to the point he would take things away from me and give them to my mom. But he would throw himself in front of another dog without a thought. She will find your place in the house for you.
As someone who never had corgis before my current one, they are little buttholes. It’s part of their personality. My corgi is the love of my life and we have a super close bond, but he is also the most obnoxious dog I’ve ever had 😂
Before Newton and Bethie, I had shelties (and a few collies) my whole life. I mean, from middle school on up to in my late 40's. (I used to show and train shelties and even raised a few litters, did 4-H and junior's stuff when I was a kid even, so I had many of them; had to stop raising/showing them because of a spinal disability).
When the last of my shelties passed on, and I found myself dogless for the first time in my life, and no shelties to adopt in my state or two neighboring ones (good for shelties, they're not filling up rescues/shelters; bad for me!)... I thought to myself, "Let's just look at ALL the dogs in the area for adoption and see who's out there."
I saw Newton's picture, and omg I was in love and knew he had to be mine, and he soon was. Like, many dogs caught my attention and tugged at my heart; but Newton, he was "the one".
That boy is the most loveable little asshole of a dog I've ever known. He's so "classically corgi" from everything I learn about the breed -- I was familiar with them before but never owned one of my own, so set about learning about their character to see if he was "normal". He is, haha!
He's cantankerous, seems to be the happiest when he has something he can grump and be crabby about, thinks he has to have his way at all times, and gets upset when I'm talking too much/having too much fun with someone (because he's not part of it, and the attention isn't on him)
My cousin jokes that he's lucky he got me, because a lot of people wouldn't be cut out to handle such a little asshole of a dog, or would just rather have an "easier" dog; but I not only don't mind, I find it endearing and amusing! 😂
I just picked my battles of what was important and then was consistent on those issues -- he was 9 when I got him, and had been through a lot, so I didn't want to be too rough on him, either; and wanted him to know he was loved. And, he did learn, because he really does want to be accepted and doesn't like it if you're upset with him. I found out during this time that the phrase "Bad Dog!" absolutely \*crushes\* him, so since that first time I use it exceedingly sparingly!
Oh my goodness, my corgi is so sensitive too. If I tell him "Nooo" or "Naughty" he feels so much shame he can't even look at me. He'll put himself in the other room and mope. It's painful. He's too cute and sweet.
“We put her to bed last night and had to let her out cause she didn’t want to be in there.”
Could you maybe elaborate on this? Cause it sounds to me like she gets whatever she wants and she knows it. She’s at the age where she’s learning who the “leader of the pack” is, and it sounds like she’s learning that she’s the leader. You need to enforce that you’re the leader.
So I was exaggerating cause I’m here for the drama. I probably should have clarified in the post. We didn’t actually let her out. My husband did go down and give her a small bit of water in her kennel and while he was doing that she got out but he quickly got her back in. We did not let her roam, we were just making sure she her needs were met. She settled pretty quickly after that.
Not sure why you’re getting downvoted for this. Corgi’s are extremely stubborn and it is even harder to not give in, especially with how cute they are. It takes some serious dedication and consistency over many months/years.
I got my corgi at a year he was a cattle hearding dog that they were getting rid of because he didn’t wanna work. He constantly pulled and was a brat about everything. First couple months were hard but it
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gets better I promise. Mine just turned 2 and he’s the best boy ever. (The brattiness is inevitable from time to time it’s the corgi way)
He really hit the jackpot with you! Elegant throne w extra pillow, lime green donut bed for downtime, and severed doll-head in a pot…he is in his element. Some corgis are wasted on cows!
Are you sure he’s not a minor Hungarian aristocrat or similar?🤔
Actually, I’ve been looking at your great photo and thinking it needs to go onto r/AccidentalRenaissance ( the sub that’s all about unposed, unrestricted photos which accidentally look like Renaissance paintings!
I have a Corgi puppy and an Australian Shepherd because I hate myself.
Routine is huge. My puppy regularly argues with me when I wake him up for his morning walk but he is an absolute goddamn batshit terror if we stray from his routine. Stay strong.
Food motivation is a strong tool and your best friend. Mental stimulation is arguably just as important as physical. Puzzle bowls, bully sticks, scent work.
She's also probably adjusting, so leave some space for that too.
Hang in there. They're cool dogs and totally worth the trouble most days.
When I adopted my corgi at two years old, he wouldn’t do just about anything I wanted. Eventually he came to respect me after I remained persistent and consistent. But he never followed commands from anyone but my husband and I. His obedience had to earned and when it came to tricks he was clearly just indulging me. 😅 I remember crying out of frustration a lot in those early days. But we ended up having the closest most loving relationship. When he passed, I grieved hard. It took me over a year until I could think of getting another dog. There’s just something very human about corgis. I recommend treating them like toddlers. 😂
Corgis are, essentially, perpetual toddlers!
Also, I laugh when my brother comes over and thinks he can tell my corgi what to do. I mean, I guess he can try, but he gets annoyed when Newton or Bethie won't mind him. Of course they don't! Only me, and my nephew, who is here SO much, and was with me at the adoptions of each of the corgis, and the corgis adore him and I think they think nephew is their "co-parent" :D
I wish I had the answer but my corgi is my boss, she’s so cute that I failed miserably at all the best practices. Buuut she did adapt to my lifestyle in terms of sleeping until I do and napping during the day when I work. Other than that, yes even at 3 years old I sometimes have to carry her when she just stops in the middle of the street and refuses to walk in that particular spot she doesn’t like.
The nipping part though I hope is just puppyish behavior, mine is friendly with everyone since a pup.
You just need to be patient. I had mine since she was a puppy and it took over a year and then she transformed. Give her lots of exercise, find something for you to do together, maybe agility or herding. They are very smart and stubborn but she will learn to love you. She has had two homes now, hard on any dog.
My corgi is a jerk too it’s normal. They are super loving to their parents and very loyal. There are many times I have conversations with my corgi like it’s my child. He gives me attitude so I give it back to him.
I brought a second corgi into my home that was rejected as a show dog. He had been passed around a couple of times and he's a stubborn asshole. I cannot walk my dogs together. I have to severely limit and closely monitor their time together because he puts a beat down on my girl. I have been working on it for months and working with a professional trainer, but was at my wits end when they said something that really resonated with me. He's been rehomed. He's older and he's never had a chance to feel safe and bond with a human. My heart broke and I felt so guilty because I spent a lot of time being annoyed with him. Since then, I've made every effort to stop letting my frustration show and to give him grace and work on that bond. Now, when I say give grace, I don't let him get away with anything, it's more about changing my attitude and how I deal with him. With him, consistency and routine have been key. I also make time for just the two of us to have fun and play. There is still a long way to go as far as how the two dogs interact, but he now sits on command, waits, heels, etc. I'm still working on that bond and making him feel safe, but we're getting there.
Can I say two things about the kennel and overall confidence building while training the dog?
Since it's summer time (I'm assuming you are in the US), it's hot and sticky these days. Fluffy dogs like corgis often do get an early morning heat rush and want to cool off. I'd say that's to be expected now, particularly if she was caged endlessly in the past and now understands you are someone who does let her out. Maybe kennel sleeping isn't the way to go. Or kennel sleeping with an open door? If all she wants to do is stretch or cool off then letting her roam might not be an issue. I'll be honest... I've never caged a dog. My stomach aches wake me up, so do my heat headaches. I can only imagine what dogs suffer silently.
Second, you have legitimate gripes about the behavior (nipping at the other dog, etc.). Buuuut, may I suggest spending some of your training time on easy successes so you don't demoralize yourself or the dog? That will build a trusting relationship between the two of you. For example, do 2-3 minutes of "sit" command. Even if she already knows it, the constant reward builds morale and trust that she gets a treat for doing the command correctly. Then work gradually into something she's struggling with. If you're both getting frustrated, quit for an hour or two, then do another five minutes later that day.
When she starts trusting you have her best interest at heart and understands commands she is way more likely to obey.
Corgi's are insanely smart and very seriously food motivated. Find a food that your girl loves and start training. The stubbornness could also come from lack of mental exercise. They are complete and total dicks when they are bored. I've had my corgi for a year and a half and I'm still amazed at how intelligent that dog is!
How old is your girl?
I'm just wondering, does the other dog sleep in a crate? She might not want to sleep in there if the other dog gets to be free..
Going off of this, use a clicker! My corgi is still stubborn at times (he’s four, we’ve had him since he was 8 weeks old) but when the clicker comes out for training sessions he is ready to listen. Corgis are soooo food motivated so if you reward her (after clicking) when she’s being good and disengage when she’s being bad, it will get better!
I also read somewhere that female corgis are more stubborn than male corgis, but they are all stubborn!
The clicker thing is very good advice. I always felt like my corgi had pretty mixed signals generally, like he was responsible, lazy, hungry, chill, happy, and deeply, disturbed as well as disappointed all wrapped into one. A clicker instead of words i bet could mean something definitely specific they dont have to question. That is a good start.
Hand signals for tricks are good to break the language barrier as well. I always pair it up with the spoken command. I notice he gets the command more easily when I use the hand signal instead of just saying the command.
I use the hand signals, too. My girl can sit, stand, back up, come, wait, and go to her bed with all non verbal cues. Her love for carrots was my saving grace for training.
Our other dog is not crate trained - (we tried, but he is older and was a stray so we don’t think he was provided any of the training but he is a fantastic dog in literally every other way) - and has always roamed at night.
Our corgi came from another family that had the same arrangement. They had another older and calmer dog that roamed while the corgs was in the kennel since she was a puppy.
We also cover the crate at night to help. She does very well at night. It’s just getting her in there when we need to go to bed and getting her out to pee and eat when we are on a short timeline to get to work is the frustrating part.
They are used to routines. (Daylight savings sucks) i give mine a treat to go inside kennel. When I say sleep, he goes to kennel expecting a treat. He knows if he barks, he’s going outside for a pee/poop and right back inside. Carry treats on walks. Recall is learned. Call name and run away with treats, when she catches you, praise and give treat.
I wish my corgi mix was food motivated!! I think she lost it to her red heeler half. I had to train her to be food motivated by spending some time using a syringe of cream cheese or peanut butter as a training reward.
That really sucks! My corgi will eat literally anything I offer her. Ever medication lol I'll just say "mmm look at this!! Do you want some?" and she'll eat it without a second thought! " Do you" is a huge trigger for my dog. If I say "do you" to anyone my dog is right there like "yes, I do. I don't know what it is yet, but I want in"
I have a brat too. Where I win is before her, I had Neapolitan mastiffs. Stubborn and 150 plus pounds. I figured out that if I didn't take charge, they would. So no, I'm not the alpha, I am the master. SWMBO. She's stubborn, I'm more so and frankly, she's the sweetest pup ever. I love her to bits. Her big brother, a very docile hundred pound mutt, helped housebreak her. He adores her. It's a process for sure.
Give it time. If this is a recent addition (and it sounds like it is), she just needs time to decompress and settle into your routines. And if no one trained her before, it’s really unfair to both of you to write her off as “stubborn” (and look, I know corgis can be stubborn, but it’s entirely possible at this point that she just doesn’t know what you’re looking for).
Be consistent, do short and successful training sessions throughout the day, build on those successes, and make her look forward to training time! Every dog is trainable - we’ve adopted quite a few senior dogs with minimal training over the years; our last one was 10 when we adopted her, had minimal training, and wound up getting her advanced trick title before she passed away at 13.
Hang in there! It will get easier, promise!
Corgis are very stubborn and will do what they want. When I rescued Polly she was set in her ways. She would just lay on the ground when I tried to walk her. Give it time.
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Overcoming a stubborn corgi means you have to be more stubborn than they are. Sounds like so far, she's out stubborning you. 😂 Oh and one VERY important thing. I*t's not just corgis. *All dogs to some extent can be this way. I've had probably 20 dogs over the years, at least half of them were, lol, "corgi stubborn". And only two were corgis! The good dogs, the smart ones, always seem to be.
You must out last her, and you must love on her, make her understand you really do love her, but she's not the boss. Be strong. Be stronger. For instance, when she starts fussing to be outside her kennel and you don't want her out? Grit your teeth and say NO. Yeah you will lose a few hours of sleep but you'll gain much more in the long run.
Corgi's don't grow up until about age 1 1/2 to 2 years. (like black labs) She's still a teenager right now. And like any teen she's pushing the limits, trying to establishing her place. It's up to you to set your boundaries and make them rock solid.
As for pulling? Get a "No Pull" harness from Petco. The light weight one, not the heavy suitcase cover thing some sell. She'll pout or fight but it's worth it in the long run.
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This is what they look like. Dogs hate them but it doesn't take long of being flipped around the opposite way they were pulling before they start to respect you and stop pulling so hard.
Find a trainer who comes to your home and observes you and your dog interact. Basically they will train you how to train your dog. It isn’t cheap but it also doesn’t take a long and prevents you from making things worse. I had a problem when I brought home a boy yellow lab and a corgi boy within 3 days to my rescue female corgi. The corgi male began being aggressive to my girl when I came home. I wanted to nip it in the bud. Took a day off from work. The trainer, a big guy came to my home and sat on the sofa next to me while I explained the behavior I was seeing. He asked some questions and then told me that my dogs respected me as their leader. I asked how he knew that was true. He told me the fact that someone they had never met was sitting close to me and all three dogs were relaxed told him they trusted me to handle things. After about 1/2 he told me the charging was because I was treating my corgi girl like she was the top dog but she wasn’t. My behavior was disrupting the pack order. He told me what to do going forward. I did as he suggested and within 2 days the unwanted behavior stopped. I had he come out twice more to help me leash train my corgi boy and again almost instant success. It really is mostly training the owner.
I could not get my corgi to stop pulling to save my life. The only thing he respects is a prong collar (the collar isn't used by me to correct him, he pulls, it pinches, it instantly stops when he stops). He doesn't try to pull with the prong collar, but he'll practically choke himself silly pulling on a flat collar/slip lead, and he hated the several gentle leaders I tried.
But yeah, corgis are stubborn, they know what they want and if they're not that invested in you at the moment (or feeling sassy, which is often lmao), they'll do what they want. Mine seems to respond best to gentle persuasion, he digs in if he feels disrespected.
We had no idea what corgis were really like until ours arrived either. You have a very normal, stubborn as all get out, corgi. We've learned to appreciate the give and take between us and our girl and it's a source of much fun. Sounds like there's a couple things you need to draw the line on with her especially with how she behaves with your other dog - you do need to make sure you get her attention when correcting her. Good luck!
I got my little girl at 9 months old and they gave me a crate for her ,I never put her in the crate and she will be 12 in july ,I let her sleep where she wanted to ,when she was a pup she would sit on my shoulder like a parrot 🙂
One thing I've found useful with my corgi is that if I've played with her and fed her and taken her out and she still doesn't want to pay attention and work with me on some training, I just put her back in her crate for 10-15 min and then try again. She usually decides pretty quickly that she would rather do training and listen to me than go nap in her crate. Unless she really is tired, and then I know why she didn't wanna listen!
Mine is only half corgi, but I've found that probably nine times out of ten, if she doesn't wanna listen and work with me, it's because a physical need has been neglected. She's hungry, she's thirsty, she needs to poo, she needs to run, etc. I get a lot of her running energy out by having her chase a laser pointer around the apartment. If it's not a physical need, it's often that there's a distraction nearby, in which case, I just need to remove the distraction.
As for other dogs, I keep my 7yo Chihuahua crated when the corgi is out and vice versa because the corgi just doesn't have the self control yet to behave around the Chihuahua. Every now and then, I'll play three-way tug with the both of them, but I don't anticipate them being able to just hang out on the couch together until sometime next year probably!
Soooo you have a corgi. JK. Sorry for the frustration—it’s a big part of being a corgi parent. Ours recently turned 14 years old and is no less stubborn than he was at 14 months.
That said, he’s the most loyal and loving dog ever. In his own way.
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Treats. Treats. Treats. And realizing they're the boss now. In truth, you have to find out what motivates her the most. Most corgis are food motivated, so rewarding every good behavior with a treat goes a long way.
We instituted a "good night cookie." It's a very specific treat that we only use at night, that's extra tasty. She knows the final walk, treat, and kennel (now bed because she's like that). It gives her a routine, and something to look forward to.
The book “the art of raising a puppy” by the monks of new skete has helped us raise our corgi to be the most well behaved dog we’ve ever had. Highly recommend if you’re at your wits end. Or even if you’re just curious
1) learn how dogs communicate about who's in
charge
H2) be fair and kind but firm. A lot of people hear "be authoriative" and interpret that as "be an asshole" this will not work
3) at the end of the day, all you have over your corgi is thumbs.
4) a pinch a collar can be a really amazing tool if used correctly. Make sure you get a quality one that has smooth ends to the prongs and that you have it on correctly. They're not suitable for all dogs but work well for corgis.
5) I personally find a lot of horse reinwork and groundwork techniques work great especially when they're on the leash. The pinch collar is a lot like a bit.
6) I also have a lot of experience with wolf dogs and all the stuff one needs to do to communicate with them also works great on my corgi.
My corgi didn't fully respect me or bond to me until she, my Peekapoo and I started fake fighting. They are on the bed and I play with them like a dog. Putting my fingers in their mouth without letting it get too rough, moving her paws around, kind of gently shoving her over. They both get so excited I guess cause then we are a dog pack.
I guess whatever works.
Pay the corgi Find that special treat that drives your corgi crazy(We dehydrate lean ground turkey) And yes it’s organic lol good luck. Be consistent treat for good behavior get excited show lots of praise and ignore bad behavior.
What does she do that pleases you? Does she know that it makes you happy? Do you reward her for it?
Sometimes the best way to train a dog is to catch them doing something right, instead of trying to force them to do what you wish. This is the approach you are going to need to take.
Yeah, we’ve had our Corgi for almost 6 years and although she has gotten “better” she still acts like all the other posts in this subreddit. I’ve just learned to live with it.
Consistency, consistency, consistency. Also understanding dog development, and as other people have said, you have a corgi, which are some of the most stubborn and intelligent breeds out there.
As far as development, my trainer reminded me dogs go through stages of puberty and developmental Trials. With corgis in my personal experience, they go through a few adolescent/teenage stages that do challenge you and push you to your limits. During this time it is the most important to be consistent and follow through with your routine that you’re trying to establish.
My trainer also reminded me try your hardest not to show them or do any habits that you don’t want them to continue or learn. It’s difficult and easier said than done, but it is imperative considering they are too freaking smart and remember everything.
They are one years old and will go through another puberty time at one and a half And around two 2 1/2. That means you’re gonna have times when they really really want to challenge you and working with positive reinforcement and consistent boundaries will be necessary. Takes time, but it’s so so so worth it.
If you feel overwhelmed considering they have not been trained previously, I’d consider taking them to Petsmart and paying, a little for a class or two. It’s great stimulation for them, they love pleasing, and it’s an excuse for them to get treats and earn it. It’s also an opportunity to set up a great routine for you and your corgi in a positive way to establish some great boundaries and establish some ways you can have fun.
As for the kennel, figure out your ideal schedule you’d like them to be in there for (morning and night), and make it a safe comfy space. Give treats/pos reinforcement every time they enter and you lock the crate. Anytime she goes in there to relax or listens to you on the first or second command to enter the crate, give positive reinforcement and or her favorite treats. If you want to keep her kettle trained to have her reimagine, the kennel is for and to gain trust with you that you won’t lock her away for long periods of time. Which is why the schedule is really important, even consider putting a sound you say when you open and close the kennel, so like conditioned reenforcement dog training.
Nipping is a universal issue for all corgi owners. They tend to lean on their natural instinct of herding and nipping to express themselves. For my girl, I had to express pain and redirect her with showing her gentle versions of nipping, gentle versions of mouthing. Kinda looks like ‘gentle play’, or ‘gentle nip’. Also introducing touching my hands to indicate yes or no (again, lots of patience and training with pos reenforcement) Which makes it so she’s not actually biting or nipping. Interactions stops, and correction occurs when she nips at you to tell you no to express she doesn’t wanna do something. It’s really important that you do that otherwise she’s going to continue to do that and see that she can scare you or others into not doing something by making a Person think that she’s going to bite them which isn’t a great thing to have in a dog in general. Definitely something to bring up with the trainer, but the solution again just comes with consistency and patience.
The next thing is to figure out what’s your limit for her discomfort. If it’s just whining and clawing, try to guide her through by staying with her, giving her pets before bed and possibly giving her pos enforcement when she stops the behavior you don’t want to see. If she starts chewing on the crate or harming herself or barking then I agree it might be better to take a step back with how long you keep her in the crate.
Keep strong and know that you’re doing a great job and they will appreciate it in the long run and love you so much more for everything you do now.
So 😌 is mine. Corgi's are stubborn 🐕 🐶 dogs. Very protective and obsessive. They are stingy 😒 and want their space, food, 💧water and their particular need. Don't step over them. Lol 😆 And OHHH don't command them or they will evil stare 🤣 you in the face like how dare you tell me what to do you peasant. Lol 😆
I wasn't able to pet my corgi the first year of adopting him. Always did the play bite thing when you put your hand anywhere near his face. He loves pets now. I think maybe he was picked on by his brothers and sisters so was in constant defense mode.
Our Corgi can be a jerk too but we love him to bits ,he is six.If I could go back in time I would have worked on his training more,but he is one stubborn boi.Good luck and wekcome to the Corgi Club.💜💜💜
My corgi is more stubborn than any dog I've met. And I grew up with rottwiliers, schnauzers, and dachshunds among other dogs. She was the same way in several arenas as a pup, and she still has her semi frequent moments, although training and age have also done quite a bit to improve her fussiness.
This behavior is one of the reasons they rule. They are very smart, and have little tolerance for things they see as BS, and they will let you know it.
Find a trainer! In my experience both breeds of Corgi respond really well to positive reinforcement training. If you can turn something into a game, you can teach a Corgi anything. For recall, I'd start by playing the "name game." Say her name and when she makes eye contact with you, give her a yummy treat. During training sessions, use something really good like chopped hot dog, chicken, cheese cubes, etc. You can also mark desirable behaviors by saying a trigger word like "Yes!" or "Good!" or using a clicker. Once she realizes that acknowledging you is fun and gets her rewarded, move to hide and seek. Turn away from her and call her name, reward her when she comes in front of you and "finds your face." Eventually you can level up to hiding behind the couch, behind doors, etc and by the time you get to that point, she should respond pretty solidly to her name.
We rescued a corgi that was in its kennel all the time and honestly just got rid of the kennel and the dog did way better. It took some time for him to be normal And I had to train a lot of him from scratch but he turned out to be an awesome dog.
I have never had a corgi buddy but based on this sub they truly believe they are royalty and do whatever they want. The more annoying the better just like spoiled rotten royalty. One of the only animals whose bottom has developed an ability to express emotions like a human face.
1 year is one dogs have improved for me. So maybe if she is close to one, she will start getting better. Hopefully nipping will get better due to this too.
I do give a treat each time my dog goes in her kennel and she always goes in her kennel when I tell her too. She will bark a few times if she goes in and I don't treat her.
I've had 2 corgis and my current one pulled really bad. I started using this harness around 2 years ago and it's amazing. She usually doesnt/can't pull with it. We live in an apartment so all her outside time is on it. When I don't use it for short pee breaks right outside, she doesn't pull all the time now. Highly recommend for pullers.
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Having another trained dog will likely help with her coming around quicker to how things are run.
Our corgi has us trained for a walk in the morning, a fetch session immediately following, kiddie/dog pool time to cool off. After all that he is as sweet and calm as can be.
They are hands down the best dogs. We have had loads of dogs and loved them all, but Kevin the corgi melts me. Just a stubborn pill sometimes, but the sweetest lovey ever when he is in the mood.
Playing and tiring out is the best way to bond and give yourself a break from their demands.
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All corgis are stubborn and strong willed. Training them is not like training most dogs. If she was never taught leash etiquette, she's not going to just know not to pull. She doesn't come when she's called because she wasn't trained to do so, especially if she was kept in a crate for most of the day. You really need a professional trainer at this point. You also should read everything you can find about owning & training a corgi. I say this as someone who has had corgis for 30 years. (Obviously not the same one lol)
My corgi likes to pull and is also a year old. I walk him on a flat collar and when he starts to pull, I stop moving. I call him to my side to reintroduce slack in the leash and once he comes to me we can move forward and start walking again. He still pulls every now and then, especially at the beginning of walks when he's all fired up, but as long as I'm consistent about it, he gives up on the pulling pretty quickly. This does not work in a harness. I hate to say it, but the harness doesn't make him uncomfortable when he pulls so he just won't stop.
As far as thinking she's the boss, I had to get real with my pup early on because he did this too. When he was a baby, I hand fed him and he had to do an obedience command for every bite of his food. I gave him chews to give him mental stimulation, but other toys he was not allowed to have whenever he wanted or to play with on his own. Play happened with me. I gave him toys. Even now I put his food down every morning and night and he waits until I tell him 'Okay' to eat. I make him wait at all thresholds, I walk through doors first and then he follows.
Teaching your dog that all good things come from you is a great way to make progress with obedience. You have to really shower them in good things when they do what you are asking. You have to make yourself the fountain of love and fun and happiness, simply locked behind cooperating with a few commands.
Find a local trainer, one that’s good… I’ve had mediocre trainers, really bad trainers, and one amazing one who I call my fairy dog mother… having an extra perspective is great. Especially when you’re the second home this corgi has had.
If you can find a doggy psychologist I recommend it enthusiastically, my FDM is a doggy psychologist in Germany, and she helped me with my two very stubborn dogs this past February. I have a shiba and a corgi…
You’ve got a girl so they are extra diva lol Every girl corgi I’ve ever met is the queen of the castle 😂💕
I’ve learned that making a noise is better than saying NO. NO is supposed to be for emergency situations. They don’t understand what you’re trying to tell them if you use the same word for multiple scenarios.
And when they nip your heels, make a cry like a hurt puppy. It’s a sound they understand from when they played with their litter mates. If you play too rough and make sibling cry, they don’t want to play with you anymore. But you HAVE to do it every time for it to stick.
HIGHLY recommend getting a harness built to curb pulling. They really do work wonders! Corgi’s are too smart for their own good so if they get ‘bored’ things will more likely get destroyed
Hope this helps and good luck with your baby shark!
I grew up training labs and Goldens to be duck dogs, had a collie that herded the cows, and got to do MWD training with GSD and MSD in the navy. Got out of military for married, bought my wife a corgi because she always wanted one.
Most stubborn dog I've ever trained, for two reasons, one I was not the primary "owner" and he was hella bonded with my wife, so had little desire to please me. Second, she would give in to his demands, and he trained her faster than I could train him. He seemed okay with food training, but finally I had a breakthrough with toy training.
My advice, be firm, but when she does what you ask, give her her favorite toy and tons of praise. These are tough and tumble dogs, like most dogs in the working class, but they have a soft spot for their bondmate, and will work to please them.
Adopting a dog in its late adolescents can be hard, if as you say the previous owner left her in the crate, you may try letting her sleep with you. This is the fastest way to bond with a dog, and you can do it by getting next to her crate when she's in it for a bit.
If you don't want a dog that is 90% grumpy old man, I'm your bed, you'll have to work bond with her. Easiest way to do this is to have her with you whenever she's awake for a few months. Train twice a day, don't let her have her toy until she's done with training.
Corgis are notoriously little bastards, but they are incredibly food motivated. A mix of healthy treats and love and affection should go a long way as tbh it kind of sounds like she was abused by her last owners
I think I have a \*defective corgi 😝, he doesn’t bark (but on the rare occasion he does I know something is REALLY up), and he’s pretty low energy except for our 2x day fetch exercise and just follows me everywhere. He goes wit the flow and is an oversized pocket dog. I put him in a dog backpack (I’m a sucker and got the Maxine One little chonk) and even tho he doesn’t love it and the zipper scared him first go, the second time I got out the pack he waddled over to and sat on it because he gets that that’s how he gets to go to work with me. I bring him to work almost daily and he lays in his bed without a peep, barely lifts his head as customers come and go. He loves cuddles. He’s a dream dog. He’s 2.5 years old.
But here’s the thing; I’m this dog’s THIRD owner. A woman at the dog park gave him away to my father saying she had health and mobility issues and couldn’t care for the dog. Interesting she got a King Charles cavalier 2 weeks later. My aging and cancer-battling father did not know he had house breaking challenges, and got EXTREMELY frustrated with Koji and would on occasion hit him, leave him outside overnight in sub freezing temps, or in the garage with no food for 3 days at a time. It wasn’t like my father to do this, he was dying and not really all there. I knew I needed to get this dog out of my dad’s house and adopted out. I didn’t want the corg because my dad said he was the worst dog he’s ever had. Chewed destructively, peed and poo’d on my dad’s bed, and would nip/bite his other dog to the point of needing stitches several times. He was ten pounds overweight. My dad said he was stubborn as hell, and they lost their trust and bond.
Before I could arrange that, my father passed away. I took his corgi, ready to bring this “terrible dog” to the humane society, but fell in love his absolute sweetness, curiosity, and calmness . At my dad’s he was super high energy. At my place, he was soooo calm. He’s smart and can really tell if you are angry, so I made a big effort not show any anger around him so he can feel trust and safe. At first he didn’t “listen” to me but after a week of good food and exercise, he listens so well! But refuses to go outside at night due to his past trauma.
He loves walks and fetch and exercise of course, and he has not ONCE gone potty inside. Never chewed anything, and listens so well (will stop if called while mid chase of a squirrel!) I can’t believe this is the same dog. He speaks English well, I ask him to bring me his ball and he does. I ask him to drop it and he does. I love him. Best dog ever, hopefully he lives a long life and I get to enjoy him and our lives together! He has lost 8 pounds since January, I’m feeding him the same caloric value but just way more exercise and added an egg to his daily food for breakfast. For dinner he gets a 1/2 cup of Best Life blue buffalo kibble, 1/2 cup pet fresh organic turkey spinach loaf, tsp of fat free Greek yogurt, and a tsp of fresh minced baby spinach or cucumbers.
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Er, well you have a Corgi! They are STUBBORN. That sounds frivolous but seriously keep at the training. They are usually very treat motivated . We used a Kong with a Ziggy in it to put our 1 yo to bed and so now she is very willing to go to bed when we say, sometimes, if we are late she will come to remind us. Infinite patience and loads of love.
My corgi would straight up disown me if I put him in a crate at night😆 he sleeps on the bed as it should be☺️ I have to wake him up in the morning he sleeps so hard
We were given a 5 month old corgi puppy along with all his stuff from an elderly couple who couldn’t handle a puppy anymore. He was a 15 lbs monster. Stubborn, nippy and aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. Loved cats and little critters though. Wasn’t sure if we could keep him because our kids were young and he was a bossy nippy monster. He was treat motivated though and deep down wanted to please. He was very trainable and learned super fast. Once he turned 2 years old, he mellows out a lot and became super easy going, no longer aggressive towards other dogs and people. He had a strong herding drive which was helpful sometimes. We had a very old dog that became blind and deaf slowly and he made it his job to alert her to let her know it’s time to go potty outside and come back inside. He knew he wasn’t allowed to nip the kids legs when they were riding their bikes. He would look to see if I was watching. If I wasn’t watching, he nipped their legs. I miss that little turd lol. He lived to be 13 years old. He was such a character.
Corgis are stubborn and independent. Stop controlling her and let her feel as she one of the humans. It’s not a german Shepard to do all your commands. Once she gets comfortable in your home snd learns to trust you, she will do everything on her own without too much of the training. I always had standard poodles and thought that they were the smartest until i adopted a corgi. But nothing can compare to the mind of corgi dogs. They are managers of their surrounding. The smart and clever dogs.
Protip: corgis ***hate*** water spray bottles. Our equally stubborn girl only needs the threat of the bottle these days. One or two sprays makes her realize she's not the boss.
Mixed success with mine, but I do generally agree. I just have to brandish the white bottle and she gets the message. The pink bottle she doesn’t seem as bothered by 🤷♀️
Stubbornness is only a thing if you let it be, you gotta put up with a few temper tantrums (like kennel whining etc) your going to just have to put your foot down (leader of the pack)
Routine is your best tool, also making those stubborn moments into a positive light so she’ll want to do them
As a European reading here that people give their dog in a kennel or crate during the night is weird... And feels cruel, that's such an American thing to do, nobody does that here, middle europe.
How to overcome a stubborn Corgi? HAHAHA! (Excuse me.) I have 5 corgis age 1 to 15 and previously had 4 others. You have a normal Corgi. Corgis are bred to herd cattle 50 times their size; they don't do that by being agreeable. But also they are trainable and eager to please their human. Be patient with her and consistent. Eventually she will learn your routine or more likely will train you to accept her preferred routine.
This 100%. It took me a while to accept this truth as a new corgi parent, but I met some other corgi owners of corgis that are much older and more mature, telling me the exact things, the same stuborness moments my girl shows. She is now around 1.5 years old and I have already noticed how me, my partner and our corgi have come into some arrangements and mutual understandings. Sometimes she takes the lead, and sometimes we do. It’s just the way it is. At the end of the day, our girl is not destructive, not aggresive and is overall a very nice and friendly dog, so her stuborness from time to time may seem to others as “untrained dog”, but it causes no issues and we just learned how to communicate with her.
Bro how do you deal with that much hair💀
Run Roomba daily, brush dogs and take them to a groomer as needed. Learn not to mind "Corgi glitter".
Consistent grooming by a pro, daily brushing, and a furminator.
Lolol
Too funny!! But absolutely true
You have to be stuborner
Think that’s not a word? You’re not stubborn enough yet!
You clearly aren’t the stuborner here
But, I might just be more stubborn.
It's fine, it just needs two 'b's. :D
5 bs
*Decide what rules are actually important to you and enforce them without giving in. It took a lot for me to learn not to let him whine/cry/bark his way out of his exercise pen but when I became consistent he learned super fast. *Rewards work better than punishments. He had a serious problem eating his kibble until we introduced the "dessert method". Once he empties his bowl he gets a treat dropped into it. Haven't had a problem since. *Make sure they get enough exercise. It takes about an hour of park time a day with a couple of play sessions indoors to keep mine calm and semi well behaved. You can't expect a corgi that's under exercised to behave. Good luck!
This is the best answer to your problems. Corgis may be stubborn and sassy but at the end of the day you're the one that needs to set boundaries on what is appropriate in your household. Corgis are super food motivated - use that to your advantage. Feed them inside the crate. Feed only when they perform good deeds (going to potty outside, cuddling, laying down , following you, letting you touch their paws, brush them). Wear a hip bag and have food handy at all times. Don't over excite your mannerisms or voice when you're trying to reward them for being calm, otherwise they'll amp up. Make sure to take them for regular exercise, fetch, nosework, acrobatics.
We’re about to start one of ours on the rings— he’s bored by the balance beam.
Acrobatics tee hee
A jumping corgi is a wonder to behold
I remember mine could jump the toe roop between the sled and 4 wheeler in a snowy field going About 25 mph
Our spoiled corgi gets around 1.5 to 2 hours of play time a day, we often say it’s the only reason he is so incredibly well behaved, he’s only 3 and we always get compliments about how calm he is. I knew he was going to be a lot of work going into it, I think a lot of people get working breeds and don’t understand how much work it takes to have a rewarding and positive relationship with working dogs.
Our first passed away at barely 4 from lymphoma(we fought for over 18 months of chemo) so we were well prepared for the best and worst of corgi ownership. We adapted our living environment and routines to suit his needs and it saved us so much trouble. Like we moved less than 5 mins away from a park on foot so he gets to go every day the weather permits for at least an hour and twice a day on weekends and our furniture is set up in so he has a little racetrack around the recliner. He loves squeaking a rubber chicken and making Daddy chase him. He never gets tired I swear lol
We have what we call “the bowling alley” in our house, where we’ve strategically placed the furniture so we can roll his herding ball down a room for him to chase 😂
That's amazing lol
My corgi trained me to give her pets on command. This is what we signed up for.
Same. Pets, treats … basically I do what I’m told and things work fine. I’ve been very well trained by my corgi.
Ahah our rotti/shepherd does that. It’s adorable. Our corgi isn’t too cuddly, but loves belly rubs.
Our Corgi is not a cuddler but when he is in the mood he likes pats and scritches.💜
This would be a deal breaker for me. I want to cuddle a corgi. Not have this stoic munchkin that doesn’t like to be touched.
Sit on the floor and hand feed her some of her food. Or a healthy snack. She will start to warm up quickly. Also she will probably listen to one person more then the other. Mine treated me like a sibling to the point he would take things away from me and give them to my mom. But he would throw himself in front of another dog without a thought. She will find your place in the house for you.
This is the way
As someone who never had corgis before my current one, they are little buttholes. It’s part of their personality. My corgi is the love of my life and we have a super close bond, but he is also the most obnoxious dog I’ve ever had 😂
Before Newton and Bethie, I had shelties (and a few collies) my whole life. I mean, from middle school on up to in my late 40's. (I used to show and train shelties and even raised a few litters, did 4-H and junior's stuff when I was a kid even, so I had many of them; had to stop raising/showing them because of a spinal disability). When the last of my shelties passed on, and I found myself dogless for the first time in my life, and no shelties to adopt in my state or two neighboring ones (good for shelties, they're not filling up rescues/shelters; bad for me!)... I thought to myself, "Let's just look at ALL the dogs in the area for adoption and see who's out there." I saw Newton's picture, and omg I was in love and knew he had to be mine, and he soon was. Like, many dogs caught my attention and tugged at my heart; but Newton, he was "the one". That boy is the most loveable little asshole of a dog I've ever known. He's so "classically corgi" from everything I learn about the breed -- I was familiar with them before but never owned one of my own, so set about learning about their character to see if he was "normal". He is, haha! He's cantankerous, seems to be the happiest when he has something he can grump and be crabby about, thinks he has to have his way at all times, and gets upset when I'm talking too much/having too much fun with someone (because he's not part of it, and the attention isn't on him) My cousin jokes that he's lucky he got me, because a lot of people wouldn't be cut out to handle such a little asshole of a dog, or would just rather have an "easier" dog; but I not only don't mind, I find it endearing and amusing! 😂 I just picked my battles of what was important and then was consistent on those issues -- he was 9 when I got him, and had been through a lot, so I didn't want to be too rough on him, either; and wanted him to know he was loved. And, he did learn, because he really does want to be accepted and doesn't like it if you're upset with him. I found out during this time that the phrase "Bad Dog!" absolutely \*crushes\* him, so since that first time I use it exceedingly sparingly!
Oh my goodness, my corgi is so sensitive too. If I tell him "Nooo" or "Naughty" he feels so much shame he can't even look at me. He'll put himself in the other room and mope. It's painful. He's too cute and sweet.
“We put her to bed last night and had to let her out cause she didn’t want to be in there.” Could you maybe elaborate on this? Cause it sounds to me like she gets whatever she wants and she knows it. She’s at the age where she’s learning who the “leader of the pack” is, and it sounds like she’s learning that she’s the leader. You need to enforce that you’re the leader.
So I was exaggerating cause I’m here for the drama. I probably should have clarified in the post. We didn’t actually let her out. My husband did go down and give her a small bit of water in her kennel and while he was doing that she got out but he quickly got her back in. We did not let her roam, we were just making sure she her needs were met. She settled pretty quickly after that.
Not sure why you’re getting downvoted for this. Corgi’s are extremely stubborn and it is even harder to not give in, especially with how cute they are. It takes some serious dedication and consistency over many months/years.
Are you feeding all her meals in the crate? If not, you need to start ASAP.
I got my corgi at a year he was a cattle hearding dog that they were getting rid of because he didn’t wanna work. He constantly pulled and was a brat about everything. First couple months were hard but it https://preview.redd.it/fgb5hffj8m6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f22acf5187f70820c5dd9d37557e3f220f9ec1a6 gets better I promise. Mine just turned 2 and he’s the best boy ever. (The brattiness is inevitable from time to time it’s the corgi way)
He really hit the jackpot with you! Elegant throne w extra pillow, lime green donut bed for downtime, and severed doll-head in a pot…he is in his element. Some corgis are wasted on cows!
The lady and I laughed out loud at this reply. I couldn’t agree more! He’s more of a cute work at home kind of guy 😅
Are you sure he’s not a minor Hungarian aristocrat or similar?🤔 Actually, I’ve been looking at your great photo and thinking it needs to go onto r/AccidentalRenaissance ( the sub that’s all about unposed, unrestricted photos which accidentally look like Renaissance paintings!
I have a Corgi puppy and an Australian Shepherd because I hate myself. Routine is huge. My puppy regularly argues with me when I wake him up for his morning walk but he is an absolute goddamn batshit terror if we stray from his routine. Stay strong. Food motivation is a strong tool and your best friend. Mental stimulation is arguably just as important as physical. Puzzle bowls, bully sticks, scent work. She's also probably adjusting, so leave some space for that too. Hang in there. They're cool dogs and totally worth the trouble most days.
When I adopted my corgi at two years old, he wouldn’t do just about anything I wanted. Eventually he came to respect me after I remained persistent and consistent. But he never followed commands from anyone but my husband and I. His obedience had to earned and when it came to tricks he was clearly just indulging me. 😅 I remember crying out of frustration a lot in those early days. But we ended up having the closest most loving relationship. When he passed, I grieved hard. It took me over a year until I could think of getting another dog. There’s just something very human about corgis. I recommend treating them like toddlers. 😂
Corgis are, essentially, perpetual toddlers! Also, I laugh when my brother comes over and thinks he can tell my corgi what to do. I mean, I guess he can try, but he gets annoyed when Newton or Bethie won't mind him. Of course they don't! Only me, and my nephew, who is here SO much, and was with me at the adoptions of each of the corgis, and the corgis adore him and I think they think nephew is their "co-parent" :D
I wish I had the answer but my corgi is my boss, she’s so cute that I failed miserably at all the best practices. Buuut she did adapt to my lifestyle in terms of sleeping until I do and napping during the day when I work. Other than that, yes even at 3 years old I sometimes have to carry her when she just stops in the middle of the street and refuses to walk in that particular spot she doesn’t like. The nipping part though I hope is just puppyish behavior, mine is friendly with everyone since a pup.
The nipping is herding instinct, but it can be modified.
You just need to be patient. I had mine since she was a puppy and it took over a year and then she transformed. Give her lots of exercise, find something for you to do together, maybe agility or herding. They are very smart and stubborn but she will learn to love you. She has had two homes now, hard on any dog.
My corgi is a jerk too it’s normal. They are super loving to their parents and very loyal. There are many times I have conversations with my corgi like it’s my child. He gives me attitude so I give it back to him.
I like to say mines defining character trait is being a dick
I got a mug that says "Proud parent of a corgi who's sometimes an asshole, but that's okay."
the “sometimes” is how you know you got an especially agreeable corgi.
It must be hard to be smarter than all humans but without opposable thumbs
I brought a second corgi into my home that was rejected as a show dog. He had been passed around a couple of times and he's a stubborn asshole. I cannot walk my dogs together. I have to severely limit and closely monitor their time together because he puts a beat down on my girl. I have been working on it for months and working with a professional trainer, but was at my wits end when they said something that really resonated with me. He's been rehomed. He's older and he's never had a chance to feel safe and bond with a human. My heart broke and I felt so guilty because I spent a lot of time being annoyed with him. Since then, I've made every effort to stop letting my frustration show and to give him grace and work on that bond. Now, when I say give grace, I don't let him get away with anything, it's more about changing my attitude and how I deal with him. With him, consistency and routine have been key. I also make time for just the two of us to have fun and play. There is still a long way to go as far as how the two dogs interact, but he now sits on command, waits, heels, etc. I'm still working on that bond and making him feel safe, but we're getting there.
Can I say two things about the kennel and overall confidence building while training the dog? Since it's summer time (I'm assuming you are in the US), it's hot and sticky these days. Fluffy dogs like corgis often do get an early morning heat rush and want to cool off. I'd say that's to be expected now, particularly if she was caged endlessly in the past and now understands you are someone who does let her out. Maybe kennel sleeping isn't the way to go. Or kennel sleeping with an open door? If all she wants to do is stretch or cool off then letting her roam might not be an issue. I'll be honest... I've never caged a dog. My stomach aches wake me up, so do my heat headaches. I can only imagine what dogs suffer silently. Second, you have legitimate gripes about the behavior (nipping at the other dog, etc.). Buuuut, may I suggest spending some of your training time on easy successes so you don't demoralize yourself or the dog? That will build a trusting relationship between the two of you. For example, do 2-3 minutes of "sit" command. Even if she already knows it, the constant reward builds morale and trust that she gets a treat for doing the command correctly. Then work gradually into something she's struggling with. If you're both getting frustrated, quit for an hour or two, then do another five minutes later that day. When she starts trusting you have her best interest at heart and understands commands she is way more likely to obey.
Corgi's are insanely smart and very seriously food motivated. Find a food that your girl loves and start training. The stubbornness could also come from lack of mental exercise. They are complete and total dicks when they are bored. I've had my corgi for a year and a half and I'm still amazed at how intelligent that dog is! How old is your girl? I'm just wondering, does the other dog sleep in a crate? She might not want to sleep in there if the other dog gets to be free..
Going off of this, use a clicker! My corgi is still stubborn at times (he’s four, we’ve had him since he was 8 weeks old) but when the clicker comes out for training sessions he is ready to listen. Corgis are soooo food motivated so if you reward her (after clicking) when she’s being good and disengage when she’s being bad, it will get better! I also read somewhere that female corgis are more stubborn than male corgis, but they are all stubborn!
The clicker thing is very good advice. I always felt like my corgi had pretty mixed signals generally, like he was responsible, lazy, hungry, chill, happy, and deeply, disturbed as well as disappointed all wrapped into one. A clicker instead of words i bet could mean something definitely specific they dont have to question. That is a good start.
Hand signals for tricks are good to break the language barrier as well. I always pair it up with the spoken command. I notice he gets the command more easily when I use the hand signal instead of just saying the command.
I use the hand signals, too. My girl can sit, stand, back up, come, wait, and go to her bed with all non verbal cues. Her love for carrots was my saving grace for training.
Our other dog is not crate trained - (we tried, but he is older and was a stray so we don’t think he was provided any of the training but he is a fantastic dog in literally every other way) - and has always roamed at night. Our corgi came from another family that had the same arrangement. They had another older and calmer dog that roamed while the corgs was in the kennel since she was a puppy. We also cover the crate at night to help. She does very well at night. It’s just getting her in there when we need to go to bed and getting her out to pee and eat when we are on a short timeline to get to work is the frustrating part.
They are used to routines. (Daylight savings sucks) i give mine a treat to go inside kennel. When I say sleep, he goes to kennel expecting a treat. He knows if he barks, he’s going outside for a pee/poop and right back inside. Carry treats on walks. Recall is learned. Call name and run away with treats, when she catches you, praise and give treat.
I wish my corgi mix was food motivated!! I think she lost it to her red heeler half. I had to train her to be food motivated by spending some time using a syringe of cream cheese or peanut butter as a training reward.
That really sucks! My corgi will eat literally anything I offer her. Ever medication lol I'll just say "mmm look at this!! Do you want some?" and she'll eat it without a second thought! " Do you" is a huge trigger for my dog. If I say "do you" to anyone my dog is right there like "yes, I do. I don't know what it is yet, but I want in"
I have a brat too. Where I win is before her, I had Neapolitan mastiffs. Stubborn and 150 plus pounds. I figured out that if I didn't take charge, they would. So no, I'm not the alpha, I am the master. SWMBO. She's stubborn, I'm more so and frankly, she's the sweetest pup ever. I love her to bits. Her big brother, a very docile hundred pound mutt, helped housebreak her. He adores her. It's a process for sure.
To train a well behaved dog you have to be consistent with your trainings. Sounds like you need to be a little more firm.
Give it time. If this is a recent addition (and it sounds like it is), she just needs time to decompress and settle into your routines. And if no one trained her before, it’s really unfair to both of you to write her off as “stubborn” (and look, I know corgis can be stubborn, but it’s entirely possible at this point that she just doesn’t know what you’re looking for). Be consistent, do short and successful training sessions throughout the day, build on those successes, and make her look forward to training time! Every dog is trainable - we’ve adopted quite a few senior dogs with minimal training over the years; our last one was 10 when we adopted her, had minimal training, and wound up getting her advanced trick title before she passed away at 13. Hang in there! It will get easier, promise!
Corgis are very stubborn and will do what they want. When I rescued Polly she was set in her ways. She would just lay on the ground when I tried to walk her. Give it time. https://preview.redd.it/pcipstj3bm6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfe17c6f73bdf548d3ff1acfe7ff35f6bff7a0b4
Overcoming a stubborn corgi means you have to be more stubborn than they are. Sounds like so far, she's out stubborning you. 😂 Oh and one VERY important thing. I*t's not just corgis. *All dogs to some extent can be this way. I've had probably 20 dogs over the years, at least half of them were, lol, "corgi stubborn". And only two were corgis! The good dogs, the smart ones, always seem to be. You must out last her, and you must love on her, make her understand you really do love her, but she's not the boss. Be strong. Be stronger. For instance, when she starts fussing to be outside her kennel and you don't want her out? Grit your teeth and say NO. Yeah you will lose a few hours of sleep but you'll gain much more in the long run. Corgi's don't grow up until about age 1 1/2 to 2 years. (like black labs) She's still a teenager right now. And like any teen she's pushing the limits, trying to establishing her place. It's up to you to set your boundaries and make them rock solid. As for pulling? Get a "No Pull" harness from Petco. The light weight one, not the heavy suitcase cover thing some sell. She'll pout or fight but it's worth it in the long run. https://preview.redd.it/jzsn8td8wl6d1.png?width=377&format=png&auto=webp&s=e41e94942f83fa5909bf31c9146d6687ca8b171b This is what they look like. Dogs hate them but it doesn't take long of being flipped around the opposite way they were pulling before they start to respect you and stop pulling so hard.
Find a trainer who comes to your home and observes you and your dog interact. Basically they will train you how to train your dog. It isn’t cheap but it also doesn’t take a long and prevents you from making things worse. I had a problem when I brought home a boy yellow lab and a corgi boy within 3 days to my rescue female corgi. The corgi male began being aggressive to my girl when I came home. I wanted to nip it in the bud. Took a day off from work. The trainer, a big guy came to my home and sat on the sofa next to me while I explained the behavior I was seeing. He asked some questions and then told me that my dogs respected me as their leader. I asked how he knew that was true. He told me the fact that someone they had never met was sitting close to me and all three dogs were relaxed told him they trusted me to handle things. After about 1/2 he told me the charging was because I was treating my corgi girl like she was the top dog but she wasn’t. My behavior was disrupting the pack order. He told me what to do going forward. I did as he suggested and within 2 days the unwanted behavior stopped. I had he come out twice more to help me leash train my corgi boy and again almost instant success. It really is mostly training the owner.
I could not get my corgi to stop pulling to save my life. The only thing he respects is a prong collar (the collar isn't used by me to correct him, he pulls, it pinches, it instantly stops when he stops). He doesn't try to pull with the prong collar, but he'll practically choke himself silly pulling on a flat collar/slip lead, and he hated the several gentle leaders I tried. But yeah, corgis are stubborn, they know what they want and if they're not that invested in you at the moment (or feeling sassy, which is often lmao), they'll do what they want. Mine seems to respond best to gentle persuasion, he digs in if he feels disrespected.
Yup, that's a corgi. Stumpy little mofos only get away with acting like this because they are so cute!
*Corgis are jerks Fixed the title for you. We have 2 and they're the best dogs in the world but they're absolute selfish assholes 100% of the time.
We have a debate weekly about whether our corgi is a psychopath or a sociopath.
She feels like she gets to decide is a breed descriptor. That, hair and barking. And opinions.
We had no idea what corgis were really like until ours arrived either. You have a very normal, stubborn as all get out, corgi. We've learned to appreciate the give and take between us and our girl and it's a source of much fun. Sounds like there's a couple things you need to draw the line on with her especially with how she behaves with your other dog - you do need to make sure you get her attention when correcting her. Good luck!
I got my little girl at 9 months old and they gave me a crate for her ,I never put her in the crate and she will be 12 in july ,I let her sleep where she wanted to ,when she was a pup she would sit on my shoulder like a parrot 🙂
One thing I've found useful with my corgi is that if I've played with her and fed her and taken her out and she still doesn't want to pay attention and work with me on some training, I just put her back in her crate for 10-15 min and then try again. She usually decides pretty quickly that she would rather do training and listen to me than go nap in her crate. Unless she really is tired, and then I know why she didn't wanna listen! Mine is only half corgi, but I've found that probably nine times out of ten, if she doesn't wanna listen and work with me, it's because a physical need has been neglected. She's hungry, she's thirsty, she needs to poo, she needs to run, etc. I get a lot of her running energy out by having her chase a laser pointer around the apartment. If it's not a physical need, it's often that there's a distraction nearby, in which case, I just need to remove the distraction. As for other dogs, I keep my 7yo Chihuahua crated when the corgi is out and vice versa because the corgi just doesn't have the self control yet to behave around the Chihuahua. Every now and then, I'll play three-way tug with the both of them, but I don't anticipate them being able to just hang out on the couch together until sometime next year probably!
Soooo you have a corgi. JK. Sorry for the frustration—it’s a big part of being a corgi parent. Ours recently turned 14 years old and is no less stubborn than he was at 14 months. That said, he’s the most loyal and loving dog ever. In his own way. https://preview.redd.it/storkannom6d1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91ceb1f01aa5d79758e139caf3e0f10e33f233d5
Treats. Treats. Treats. And realizing they're the boss now. In truth, you have to find out what motivates her the most. Most corgis are food motivated, so rewarding every good behavior with a treat goes a long way. We instituted a "good night cookie." It's a very specific treat that we only use at night, that's extra tasty. She knows the final walk, treat, and kennel (now bed because she's like that). It gives her a routine, and something to look forward to.
The book “the art of raising a puppy” by the monks of new skete has helped us raise our corgi to be the most well behaved dog we’ve ever had. Highly recommend if you’re at your wits end. Or even if you’re just curious
1) learn how dogs communicate about who's in charge H2) be fair and kind but firm. A lot of people hear "be authoriative" and interpret that as "be an asshole" this will not work 3) at the end of the day, all you have over your corgi is thumbs. 4) a pinch a collar can be a really amazing tool if used correctly. Make sure you get a quality one that has smooth ends to the prongs and that you have it on correctly. They're not suitable for all dogs but work well for corgis. 5) I personally find a lot of horse reinwork and groundwork techniques work great especially when they're on the leash. The pinch collar is a lot like a bit. 6) I also have a lot of experience with wolf dogs and all the stuff one needs to do to communicate with them also works great on my corgi.
#2 = wisdom. So true.
My corgi didn't fully respect me or bond to me until she, my Peekapoo and I started fake fighting. They are on the bed and I play with them like a dog. Putting my fingers in their mouth without letting it get too rough, moving her paws around, kind of gently shoving her over. They both get so excited I guess cause then we are a dog pack. I guess whatever works.
Pay the corgi Find that special treat that drives your corgi crazy(We dehydrate lean ground turkey) And yes it’s organic lol good luck. Be consistent treat for good behavior get excited show lots of praise and ignore bad behavior.
What does she do that pleases you? Does she know that it makes you happy? Do you reward her for it? Sometimes the best way to train a dog is to catch them doing something right, instead of trying to force them to do what you wish. This is the approach you are going to need to take.
Aw, she sounds so cute and such a character. Yes, I know that's not a help at all.
She's only 1. She will get better with time and patience. Maybe look into taking her to an obedience class to help with your bond and training.
A corgi will only respect you if you out stubborn it.
Yeah, we’ve had our Corgi for almost 6 years and although she has gotten “better” she still acts like all the other posts in this subreddit. I’ve just learned to live with it.
Consistency, consistency, consistency. Also understanding dog development, and as other people have said, you have a corgi, which are some of the most stubborn and intelligent breeds out there. As far as development, my trainer reminded me dogs go through stages of puberty and developmental Trials. With corgis in my personal experience, they go through a few adolescent/teenage stages that do challenge you and push you to your limits. During this time it is the most important to be consistent and follow through with your routine that you’re trying to establish. My trainer also reminded me try your hardest not to show them or do any habits that you don’t want them to continue or learn. It’s difficult and easier said than done, but it is imperative considering they are too freaking smart and remember everything. They are one years old and will go through another puberty time at one and a half And around two 2 1/2. That means you’re gonna have times when they really really want to challenge you and working with positive reinforcement and consistent boundaries will be necessary. Takes time, but it’s so so so worth it. If you feel overwhelmed considering they have not been trained previously, I’d consider taking them to Petsmart and paying, a little for a class or two. It’s great stimulation for them, they love pleasing, and it’s an excuse for them to get treats and earn it. It’s also an opportunity to set up a great routine for you and your corgi in a positive way to establish some great boundaries and establish some ways you can have fun. As for the kennel, figure out your ideal schedule you’d like them to be in there for (morning and night), and make it a safe comfy space. Give treats/pos reinforcement every time they enter and you lock the crate. Anytime she goes in there to relax or listens to you on the first or second command to enter the crate, give positive reinforcement and or her favorite treats. If you want to keep her kettle trained to have her reimagine, the kennel is for and to gain trust with you that you won’t lock her away for long periods of time. Which is why the schedule is really important, even consider putting a sound you say when you open and close the kennel, so like conditioned reenforcement dog training. Nipping is a universal issue for all corgi owners. They tend to lean on their natural instinct of herding and nipping to express themselves. For my girl, I had to express pain and redirect her with showing her gentle versions of nipping, gentle versions of mouthing. Kinda looks like ‘gentle play’, or ‘gentle nip’. Also introducing touching my hands to indicate yes or no (again, lots of patience and training with pos reenforcement) Which makes it so she’s not actually biting or nipping. Interactions stops, and correction occurs when she nips at you to tell you no to express she doesn’t wanna do something. It’s really important that you do that otherwise she’s going to continue to do that and see that she can scare you or others into not doing something by making a Person think that she’s going to bite them which isn’t a great thing to have in a dog in general. Definitely something to bring up with the trainer, but the solution again just comes with consistency and patience. The next thing is to figure out what’s your limit for her discomfort. If it’s just whining and clawing, try to guide her through by staying with her, giving her pets before bed and possibly giving her pos enforcement when she stops the behavior you don’t want to see. If she starts chewing on the crate or harming herself or barking then I agree it might be better to take a step back with how long you keep her in the crate. Keep strong and know that you’re doing a great job and they will appreciate it in the long run and love you so much more for everything you do now.
So 😌 is mine. Corgi's are stubborn 🐕 🐶 dogs. Very protective and obsessive. They are stingy 😒 and want their space, food, 💧water and their particular need. Don't step over them. Lol 😆 And OHHH don't command them or they will evil stare 🤣 you in the face like how dare you tell me what to do you peasant. Lol 😆
I wasn't able to pet my corgi the first year of adopting him. Always did the play bite thing when you put your hand anywhere near his face. He loves pets now. I think maybe he was picked on by his brothers and sisters so was in constant defense mode.
Treats may work. Mine will sometimes behave for treats, but not guaranteed. 😂😂
I didn’t have children I got my payback with my Corgi such an asshole. Literally me as teenager
Our Corgi can be a jerk too but we love him to bits ,he is six.If I could go back in time I would have worked on his training more,but he is one stubborn boi.Good luck and wekcome to the Corgi Club.💜💜💜
My corgi is more stubborn than any dog I've met. And I grew up with rottwiliers, schnauzers, and dachshunds among other dogs. She was the same way in several arenas as a pup, and she still has her semi frequent moments, although training and age have also done quite a bit to improve her fussiness.
This behavior is one of the reasons they rule. They are very smart, and have little tolerance for things they see as BS, and they will let you know it.
Find a trainer! In my experience both breeds of Corgi respond really well to positive reinforcement training. If you can turn something into a game, you can teach a Corgi anything. For recall, I'd start by playing the "name game." Say her name and when she makes eye contact with you, give her a yummy treat. During training sessions, use something really good like chopped hot dog, chicken, cheese cubes, etc. You can also mark desirable behaviors by saying a trigger word like "Yes!" or "Good!" or using a clicker. Once she realizes that acknowledging you is fun and gets her rewarded, move to hide and seek. Turn away from her and call her name, reward her when she comes in front of you and "finds your face." Eventually you can level up to hiding behind the couch, behind doors, etc and by the time you get to that point, she should respond pretty solidly to her name.
We rescued a corgi that was in its kennel all the time and honestly just got rid of the kennel and the dog did way better. It took some time for him to be normal And I had to train a lot of him from scratch but he turned out to be an awesome dog.
I have never had a corgi buddy but based on this sub they truly believe they are royalty and do whatever they want. The more annoying the better just like spoiled rotten royalty. One of the only animals whose bottom has developed an ability to express emotions like a human face.
You don't adapt corgi. Cordi adapts you
1 year is one dogs have improved for me. So maybe if she is close to one, she will start getting better. Hopefully nipping will get better due to this too. I do give a treat each time my dog goes in her kennel and she always goes in her kennel when I tell her too. She will bark a few times if she goes in and I don't treat her. I've had 2 corgis and my current one pulled really bad. I started using this harness around 2 years ago and it's amazing. She usually doesnt/can't pull with it. We live in an apartment so all her outside time is on it. When I don't use it for short pee breaks right outside, she doesn't pull all the time now. Highly recommend for pullers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07WXNFNNR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Having another trained dog will likely help with her coming around quicker to how things are run.
Corgis gona corgi
Welcome to Corgi life!
Our corgi has us trained for a walk in the morning, a fetch session immediately following, kiddie/dog pool time to cool off. After all that he is as sweet and calm as can be. They are hands down the best dogs. We have had loads of dogs and loved them all, but Kevin the corgi melts me. Just a stubborn pill sometimes, but the sweetest lovey ever when he is in the mood. Playing and tiring out is the best way to bond and give yourself a break from their demands. https://preview.redd.it/vl9w1r1i1o6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4249abf8e4cfec6209e97bce3ce854caeaec800
It must be a female corgi thing. Lol
All corgis are stubborn and strong willed. Training them is not like training most dogs. If she was never taught leash etiquette, she's not going to just know not to pull. She doesn't come when she's called because she wasn't trained to do so, especially if she was kept in a crate for most of the day. You really need a professional trainer at this point. You also should read everything you can find about owning & training a corgi. I say this as someone who has had corgis for 30 years. (Obviously not the same one lol)
My corgi likes to pull and is also a year old. I walk him on a flat collar and when he starts to pull, I stop moving. I call him to my side to reintroduce slack in the leash and once he comes to me we can move forward and start walking again. He still pulls every now and then, especially at the beginning of walks when he's all fired up, but as long as I'm consistent about it, he gives up on the pulling pretty quickly. This does not work in a harness. I hate to say it, but the harness doesn't make him uncomfortable when he pulls so he just won't stop. As far as thinking she's the boss, I had to get real with my pup early on because he did this too. When he was a baby, I hand fed him and he had to do an obedience command for every bite of his food. I gave him chews to give him mental stimulation, but other toys he was not allowed to have whenever he wanted or to play with on his own. Play happened with me. I gave him toys. Even now I put his food down every morning and night and he waits until I tell him 'Okay' to eat. I make him wait at all thresholds, I walk through doors first and then he follows. Teaching your dog that all good things come from you is a great way to make progress with obedience. You have to really shower them in good things when they do what you are asking. You have to make yourself the fountain of love and fun and happiness, simply locked behind cooperating with a few commands.
Find a local trainer, one that’s good… I’ve had mediocre trainers, really bad trainers, and one amazing one who I call my fairy dog mother… having an extra perspective is great. Especially when you’re the second home this corgi has had. If you can find a doggy psychologist I recommend it enthusiastically, my FDM is a doggy psychologist in Germany, and she helped me with my two very stubborn dogs this past February. I have a shiba and a corgi…
You’ve got a girl so they are extra diva lol Every girl corgi I’ve ever met is the queen of the castle 😂💕 I’ve learned that making a noise is better than saying NO. NO is supposed to be for emergency situations. They don’t understand what you’re trying to tell them if you use the same word for multiple scenarios. And when they nip your heels, make a cry like a hurt puppy. It’s a sound they understand from when they played with their litter mates. If you play too rough and make sibling cry, they don’t want to play with you anymore. But you HAVE to do it every time for it to stick. HIGHLY recommend getting a harness built to curb pulling. They really do work wonders! Corgi’s are too smart for their own good so if they get ‘bored’ things will more likely get destroyed Hope this helps and good luck with your baby shark!
I grew up training labs and Goldens to be duck dogs, had a collie that herded the cows, and got to do MWD training with GSD and MSD in the navy. Got out of military for married, bought my wife a corgi because she always wanted one. Most stubborn dog I've ever trained, for two reasons, one I was not the primary "owner" and he was hella bonded with my wife, so had little desire to please me. Second, she would give in to his demands, and he trained her faster than I could train him. He seemed okay with food training, but finally I had a breakthrough with toy training. My advice, be firm, but when she does what you ask, give her her favorite toy and tons of praise. These are tough and tumble dogs, like most dogs in the working class, but they have a soft spot for their bondmate, and will work to please them. Adopting a dog in its late adolescents can be hard, if as you say the previous owner left her in the crate, you may try letting her sleep with you. This is the fastest way to bond with a dog, and you can do it by getting next to her crate when she's in it for a bit. If you don't want a dog that is 90% grumpy old man, I'm your bed, you'll have to work bond with her. Easiest way to do this is to have her with you whenever she's awake for a few months. Train twice a day, don't let her have her toy until she's done with training.
Corgis are notoriously little bastards, but they are incredibly food motivated. A mix of healthy treats and love and affection should go a long way as tbh it kind of sounds like she was abused by her last owners
I think I have a \*defective corgi 😝, he doesn’t bark (but on the rare occasion he does I know something is REALLY up), and he’s pretty low energy except for our 2x day fetch exercise and just follows me everywhere. He goes wit the flow and is an oversized pocket dog. I put him in a dog backpack (I’m a sucker and got the Maxine One little chonk) and even tho he doesn’t love it and the zipper scared him first go, the second time I got out the pack he waddled over to and sat on it because he gets that that’s how he gets to go to work with me. I bring him to work almost daily and he lays in his bed without a peep, barely lifts his head as customers come and go. He loves cuddles. He’s a dream dog. He’s 2.5 years old. But here’s the thing; I’m this dog’s THIRD owner. A woman at the dog park gave him away to my father saying she had health and mobility issues and couldn’t care for the dog. Interesting she got a King Charles cavalier 2 weeks later. My aging and cancer-battling father did not know he had house breaking challenges, and got EXTREMELY frustrated with Koji and would on occasion hit him, leave him outside overnight in sub freezing temps, or in the garage with no food for 3 days at a time. It wasn’t like my father to do this, he was dying and not really all there. I knew I needed to get this dog out of my dad’s house and adopted out. I didn’t want the corg because my dad said he was the worst dog he’s ever had. Chewed destructively, peed and poo’d on my dad’s bed, and would nip/bite his other dog to the point of needing stitches several times. He was ten pounds overweight. My dad said he was stubborn as hell, and they lost their trust and bond. Before I could arrange that, my father passed away. I took his corgi, ready to bring this “terrible dog” to the humane society, but fell in love his absolute sweetness, curiosity, and calmness . At my dad’s he was super high energy. At my place, he was soooo calm. He’s smart and can really tell if you are angry, so I made a big effort not show any anger around him so he can feel trust and safe. At first he didn’t “listen” to me but after a week of good food and exercise, he listens so well! But refuses to go outside at night due to his past trauma. He loves walks and fetch and exercise of course, and he has not ONCE gone potty inside. Never chewed anything, and listens so well (will stop if called while mid chase of a squirrel!) I can’t believe this is the same dog. He speaks English well, I ask him to bring me his ball and he does. I ask him to drop it and he does. I love him. Best dog ever, hopefully he lives a long life and I get to enjoy him and our lives together! He has lost 8 pounds since January, I’m feeding him the same caloric value but just way more exercise and added an egg to his daily food for breakfast. For dinner he gets a 1/2 cup of Best Life blue buffalo kibble, 1/2 cup pet fresh organic turkey spinach loaf, tsp of fat free Greek yogurt, and a tsp of fresh minced baby spinach or cucumbers. https://preview.redd.it/mjnmjysr9q6d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da73183d4c7a13e55da9f72fe1b9f6f445f0a74e
Er, well you have a Corgi! They are STUBBORN. That sounds frivolous but seriously keep at the training. They are usually very treat motivated . We used a Kong with a Ziggy in it to put our 1 yo to bed and so now she is very willing to go to bed when we say, sometimes, if we are late she will come to remind us. Infinite patience and loads of love.
If my Corgi taught me something, is that they are extremely smart. For themselves only
My corgi would straight up disown me if I put him in a crate at night😆 he sleeps on the bed as it should be☺️ I have to wake him up in the morning he sleeps so hard
We were given a 5 month old corgi puppy along with all his stuff from an elderly couple who couldn’t handle a puppy anymore. He was a 15 lbs monster. Stubborn, nippy and aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. Loved cats and little critters though. Wasn’t sure if we could keep him because our kids were young and he was a bossy nippy monster. He was treat motivated though and deep down wanted to please. He was very trainable and learned super fast. Once he turned 2 years old, he mellows out a lot and became super easy going, no longer aggressive towards other dogs and people. He had a strong herding drive which was helpful sometimes. We had a very old dog that became blind and deaf slowly and he made it his job to alert her to let her know it’s time to go potty outside and come back inside. He knew he wasn’t allowed to nip the kids legs when they were riding their bikes. He would look to see if I was watching. If I wasn’t watching, he nipped their legs. I miss that little turd lol. He lived to be 13 years old. He was such a character.
Corgis are stubborn and independent. Stop controlling her and let her feel as she one of the humans. It’s not a german Shepard to do all your commands. Once she gets comfortable in your home snd learns to trust you, she will do everything on her own without too much of the training. I always had standard poodles and thought that they were the smartest until i adopted a corgi. But nothing can compare to the mind of corgi dogs. They are managers of their surrounding. The smart and clever dogs.
Protip: corgis ***hate*** water spray bottles. Our equally stubborn girl only needs the threat of the bottle these days. One or two sprays makes her realize she's not the boss.
Mixed success with mine, but I do generally agree. I just have to brandish the white bottle and she gets the message. The pink bottle she doesn’t seem as bothered by 🤷♀️
Stubbornness is only a thing if you let it be, you gotta put up with a few temper tantrums (like kennel whining etc) your going to just have to put your foot down (leader of the pack) Routine is your best tool, also making those stubborn moments into a positive light so she’ll want to do them
As a European reading here that people give their dog in a kennel or crate during the night is weird... And feels cruel, that's such an American thing to do, nobody does that here, middle europe.