1. Corgis have a right to be a full member of the Family. They thrive
on love and social interaction.
2. Corgis have a right to new experiences and stimulation. Corgis love
quiet walks, joyful runs, going swimming or wading in the creek, going on an
outing or a car ride, new games and new smells.
3. Corgis have the right to regular exercise for their overall
wellbeing (not to mention the good it does for the owner!). Corgis
appreciate clean bedding, housing (or beds), and their own food dish and
clean bowl of fresh water.
4. Corgis have the right to have fun That may mean that some of the
things Corgis think are fun may be different and unpredictable. (see #7 on
training).
5. Corgis have the right to quality health care when needed, worming,
innoculations and grooming when needed. They are living creatures that shed their old coat and grow in a new coat. (Just like we shed hair and skin they are not that different from most living creatures) In grooming the pet and
owner get mutual satisfaction. It only takes a few minutes a day to comb or
brush the dead hairs out of a Corgis coat.
6. Corgis have the right to good nutrition. They rely on you for their
health decisions. They must be kept in the right shape. An overweight Corgi
can lead to health problems. They like treats once in awhile and big old
knuckle bones to chew on to help clean their teeth.
7. Corgis have the right to receive proper training, so that their
relationship with humans and other animals won't be marred by confusion or
strife and so they will not become dangerous to themselves or others. Always remember to BE CONSISTENT and be loving and kind and full of praise in your training. Encourage the good behavior. By spending lots and lots of time, your diligence will pay off. Be sure to let the puppy have a break in his training his attention span is short and he needs plenty of rest as he
grows. Not only is a puppy’s growth affected by inadequate rest, but as an
over-tired child, a tired puppy becomes an un-happy puppy. Unfortunate
behavior, such as nipping and yapping, can becomes routine if a puppy is
encouraged to be a hyperactive play toy.
8. Corgis have the right to correction and guidance based on
understanding and compassion rather than abuse. A Corgi puppy is bright,
extremely adaptable and highly impressionable. The personality of your Corgi will reflect the care, understanding and training that you give him during his puppyhood.
9. Corgis have the right NOT to be rejected because they may not live
up to your expectations. Please do not compare your new Corgi to the last
dog you owned or your neighbors Corgi. Please do not buy a Corgi that you
are unwilling to accept him as he is and be willing to spend time training,
guiding, correcting with loving praise which will work wonders in his
character and position in your family.
10. Corgis have the right to live with dignity and the right to die
with dignity when that time comes.
11. Last but not least; RESEARCH about the Corgi breed before you buy.
Corgis are not for everyone...( although we who love them can't help but be
biased by our high opinion of them!)... Maybe you will find you are looking
for another breed, or even a big stuffed doggy that won't ever wine, bark,
shed or ask to go outside for a walk! A dog is not for every body but the
rewards can far outweigh the problems and work involved. Although trained
easily...Corgis can be very assertive and a little pushy without proper
training time. They love treats and respond well to rewards but they must
have a firm hand when it comes to being corrected.