"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article
> >,
> spamtrap1888 > wrote:
>
>> On May 2, 9:05 am, Omelet > wrote:
>> > In article
>> > >,
>> >
>> > spamtrap1888 > wrote:
>> > > All herding dogs, even corgies, are a pain in the ass to own AFAIAC.
>> > > And even pit bulls are more sociable with other dogs than are
>> > > corgies,
>> > > based on their behavior in the puppy play group we attend.
>> >
>> > > Terriers such as the schnauzer were bred to be independent -- they
>> > > can't really ask for reassurance when they're down in that burrow.
>> > > They tend to be one-person or small-family dogs.
>> >
>> > My Corgie has been the best, smartest, most loving and sociable dog
>> > I've
>> > ever owned.
>>
>> Sounds like you got a good one -- compare Steve B.'s experience. But
>> I've never had to use a shock collar on a non-sporting dog.
>
> I'm using it to train her not to nuisance bark is all. It's been a real
> problem. After the first three times tho', I've only had to use the
> tone. I'm not having to use the shock setting at all. I didn't know
> what else to do as I'd already tried everything else! She needs to be
> outside to run as corgie's tend to get really fat otherwise.
>
> I am sorry that Steve has had bad experience with his. Chelsea really is
> a very special and loving little dog. I wonder if Steve has had his dog
> neutered? That can sometimes help with males.
> --
> Peace! Om

Buddy was neutered early on. He has lost some pounds since the two new ones
got here, and run him around. I have always said that Corgi barking is like
a balloon popping. If you're sitting there, and everything's quiet, and
they cut loose, it scares the crap out of you.

Steve

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