So you got yourself a black corgi puppy? Good choice! Mine’s named Coal. Let me walk you through exactly how I trained him without losing my mind.
First Two Weeks Were Chaos
When Coal came home at 8 weeks old, he peed everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE. Grabbed puppy pads first day – big mistake. He thought they were toys. Shredded three pads before lunchtime.
Changed tactics fast:
- Set phone alarms every 45 minutes
- Dragged him outside when alarm rang
- Made weird happy sounds when he peed outdoors
After three days of this? First tiny win! He whined at the door once. I nearly cried.
Teaching “Sit” With Chicken
Week three I tried teaching commands. Used boiled chicken chunks – the smelly kind. Here’s exactly what worked:
- Held chicken bit above his nose
- Slowly moved it backward over his head
- The second his butt hit floor? Shoved chicken in his mouth
Did this 10 times/day for four days. Now when he wants food? Plants that corgi butt down like it’s glued to the floor.
The Leash Battle Was Real
First time I put harness on him? Coal became statue. Wouldn’t move. Not one inch. So I:
- Put harness on during mealtime
- Left it on only 5 minutes first day
- Gradually increased time while playing tug
Took full week before he stopped chewing the leash. Now when he sees harness? Comes running cause he knows we’re going to the park.
Biggest lesson? Corgis train YOU first. They’re stubborn little potatoes. But stick with it – two months later I’ve got a dog that sits, stays, and only pees where he’s supposed to (mostly).
