April 22, 2011
My Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been snapping and growling lately. What can I do to get this aggression to stop?
Full Question:
I got a pembroke welsh corgi last year at about this time, he never acted this way before but...anywayWhenever we go off for a drive, when I try to pick him up [or anyone for that matter] he will snarl, bite, so on. I'm only trying to help him into the car, he use to let me do it, but now...
Then, just recently, he started this, I tried to pet him just this morning and his ears go back and he snaps at me and backs up. I scolded him and he gave me a deep deep growl and wandered off, note, his body was low to the ground and the fur on his back was raised high.
He's got troubles with letting people trim his nails as well, he made my mother bleed when she was grooming him because he didn't want his nails cut, I suppose.
I would like to know what I can do to get this aggression to stop, I'm unwilling to get rid of him because I truly believe I can fix this, with help, of course. But he can't keep biting, that's for sure.
In need of help,
Christy
Ed's Answer:
We have 2 Welsh Corgis in our home so I am very familiar with this breed.
Many don’t like being picked up.
If I had your dog I would back up and start this dog again. I would run him through the work in the article I wrote titled THE GROUND WORK TO BECOMING YOUR PUPPY'S PACK LEADER.
I would strongly recommend getting a dog crate and do crate training with this dog.
I would run it through my Basic Dog Obedience program. Use a prong collar and a dominant dog collar.
Run the dog through my marker training program. But this is explained and demonstrated in the DVD.
You also need to know the work in my DVD Dealing with DOMINANT AND AGGRESSIVE DOGS.
I would also use a muzzle on this dog when it needs to go in the car or have its nails trimmed.
The fact is I may have a groomer clip the nails. It reduces the fight.
I would also train the dog to jump in the car. I would use a leash and pieces of MEAT. Toss them on the floor in the front and see if he will jump in. Use markers for this.
I know this seems to be a sales pitch but you have a problem and the information I am offering will solve your problem. You need to be careful about who you listen to on this issue. I have a great deal of experience with dog aggression – everyone has opinions but most lack experience.
Many don’t like being picked up.
If I had your dog I would back up and start this dog again. I would run him through the work in the article I wrote titled THE GROUND WORK TO BECOMING YOUR PUPPY'S PACK LEADER.
I would strongly recommend getting a dog crate and do crate training with this dog.
I would run it through my Basic Dog Obedience program. Use a prong collar and a dominant dog collar.
Run the dog through my marker training program. But this is explained and demonstrated in the DVD.
You also need to know the work in my DVD Dealing with DOMINANT AND AGGRESSIVE DOGS.
I would also use a muzzle on this dog when it needs to go in the car or have its nails trimmed.
The fact is I may have a groomer clip the nails. It reduces the fight.
I would also train the dog to jump in the car. I would use a leash and pieces of MEAT. Toss them on the floor in the front and see if he will jump in. Use markers for this.
I know this seems to be a sales pitch but you have a problem and the information I am offering will solve your problem. You need to be careful about who you listen to on this issue. I have a great deal of experience with dog aggression – everyone has opinions but most lack experience.
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