Working Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis - for the competitive Corgi...

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DeAnn Nelson replied to DeAnn Nelson's discussion 'Heeling Exercises and Stay!'

Thanks to you both for some really good exercises. We've started using them all. I entered a trial (probably too soon) before I asked the questions... Poppy earned her first leg of her CD in Portland, OR last weekend. Yea! We learned a lot…

Jan 26, 2010

Dinah minds the cold

A photo by Sandie Ellicott was featured Dec 23, 2009

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amanda commented on Sandie Ellicott's photo

oh my...what a cutie!

Dinah minds the cold

Dec 23, 2009

amanda replied to Sandie Ellicott's discussion 'Where to start'

The Kim Collins- From the Ground up is a great place to start. All of our puppy foundation classes are modeled after that. I think that you are on the right track- keep things fast, and fun. Crate games are always the best place to start with…

Dec 22, 2009

Where to start

So Dinah is home and eager to learn. Where do you start? Favourite references?I have been working on eye contact, a release word, sit for everything, hand targeting, playing and tugging. She is absolutely brilliant.I have the Kim Collins Foundation book as well as the Janice Gunn video, Crate games by Susan GarrettWhat do others recommend. I am hoping to get into a puppy class soon but she is already 4 months.See More

Discussion posted by Sandie Ellicott Dec 19, 2009

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Photos posted by Sandie Ellicott Dec 19, 2009

Traveling Question

In April Bug and I will be traveling to Pennsylvania for the CWCCA Specialty. I am wondering what information people typically include or do NOT include on their dog's crate while traveling. I feel like this is something I should have done in the past given we frequently travel a few hours away for trials. however, this will be our longest trip and I want to be prepared.My thoughts are:photocolorweightvet informationmy informationalternate contact informationphoto copies of vaccine records…See More

Discussion posted by Julie Garland-Powers Dec 14, 2009

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amanda replied to Katrin Andberg's discussion 'new here'

thanks for joining! i hope that as more people join the discussions will become more frequent!!!

Dec 14, 2009

Katrin Andberg replied to DeAnn Nelson's discussion 'Heeling Exercises and Stay!'

Like Amanda said I would do a lot less with the leash. When I'm teaching heel, I actually don't even put a lead on so the dog learns the position and his job right from the get go sans lead. I use a lot of food and random reinforcers. I…

Dec 10, 2009

new here

Hi! Julie (with Bug) told me about this group but it took me a while to join. I have 1 cardigan- Monty who just turned 5. I've had him for 2.5yrs. I got him from his breeder after he had been returned due to some food aggression issues, rehabbed him and he decided to stay with me for good. He's a fun little dog and gets along great with my 2 flat coats, Niche and James. We did some therapy dog stuff for a while, as he loves kids, and he knows a lot of agility stuff (still working on weaves),…See More

Discussion posted by Katrin Andberg Dec 10, 2009

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Katrin Andberg is now a member of Working Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis Dec 10, 2009

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amanda replied to DeAnn Nelson's discussion 'Heeling Exercises and Stay!'

lots and lots of food! :o) really, heeling is all about variable rewards and placement of said rewards. Try training without a leash more- so that you aren't able to use it to correct her. She has to want to heel with you because like you…

Dec 9, 2009

Heeling Exercises and Stay!

Poppy and I have been working for almost a year (taking formal obedience classes) to get ready to try for a CD (a first for both of us). So if I don't have the termiology correct... please excuse my ignorance. :)Here are my issues...1. Heeling: What are some whys to motivate her to heel and not lag. She's doing very well on leash but really lags or fades away off leash. Hard collar corrections just don't work with her as she will shut down. I am using my voice and treats but when we hit the…See More

Discussion posted by DeAnn Nelson Dec 8, 2009

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Laurie replied to Sandie Ellicott's discussion 'Bar Dropping/agility'

Rudy learned with the bang game, and he LOVES the teeter. Bella learned by a bizarre method by my first instructor who shouldn't really be teaching anyone anything. She still loves to go to the tipping point of the teeter and then stand there…

Dec 2, 2009

amanda replied to Sandie Ellicott's discussion 'Bar Dropping/agility'

here is a link to the bang game- the start- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5CSAIYYBh8 finished- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jedeov6FIvM still looking for a good surfing video

Nov 28, 2009

Starting New

I haven't done much tracking at all- only three or four times with my own dogs at seminars, or with friends or whatever. But- I'd really like to start Pixel (and possibly the others) as I think it's something that I can do easily enough on my own and I think Pixel would be great at it...I do have friends who train tracking, and they have offered to help me but it just keeps getting put off. So- I am going to start myself this weekend- any tips, suggestions, or thoughts?See More

Discussion posted by amanda Nov 27, 2009

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a place for owners of Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis to talk about a variety of competitive dog sports.

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Welcome!

My hope for this forum is to create a place where like-minded people can talk about the things we do with our dogs.

Corgis (both kinds) are fabulous working dogs that are often overlooked in the agility field and the obedience ring. Competitive Corgis are few and far between so I hope that this forum will bring people together so we can talk about the challenges, the training, and the triumphs of competitive dog sports and our short dogs.

This is a place for all levels of dogs- from the raw novice to the serious competitor. Everyone is welcome. (as long as they play nice!)