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Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2

Well, it's been a couple days since our first obedience class that Gryffyn was present for. I thought I'd give an update. We arrived a little early so Gryffyn could do his business and get some energy out. No sooner was he out of the car, then I heard him do his "freaked out" bark! I turned and there was another dog standing just on the other side of a nearby car that was just staring at Gryffyn. I guess it freaked Gryffyn out pretty good! LOL! He just wouldn't stop with that bark :) I'm thinkin… Continue

Posted on April 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 9 Comments

Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 1

Well, last night was my first night in my very first obedience class. No dog last night. As I sat there with this large group of people and listened to their stories, I realized I was a little ahead of the game with my little guy. He has some basic obedience training that I did when he was a pup, so he's not starting fresh like many of the puppies/dogs will be in our class.

I was the only one there with the goal of competing in obedience. I was hoping to meet up with someone else with the same… Continue

Posted on April 1, 2009 at 1:34pm — 2 Comments

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Hometown:: Seal Rock, OR

About Me:: I adopted a corgi mix puppy in 1987 and wanted a purebred corgi from that time on...I'd seen the Corgi Express wagon team in many parades in Bend (where I lived until 2008) and hoped to someday own one of Nance Baker's pembrokes. 20 years later I finally had my opportunity...I got to know Nance and spent a lot of time with her dogs and eventually got my pick of the litter in May 2007...I had aspirations to show in conformation and obedience...however some life changes led us to the decision to relocate to the Central Oregon coast and start a new life and open our own business...Now that we are settled and my precious Gryffyn is nearly 2, we are starting our adventure with obedience training...I'm very excited and hope to connect with some other oregon corgi lovers who may attend some dogs shows in the state this year.

Welsh Corgi Breeder?: No

About My Corgi(s):: I waited 20 years for my first purebred corgi and he's all I could have ever dreamed for! I am so in love with this little guy...His name is Gryffyn and he's a red/white. Initially I had hoped he would turn out sable as his mother, but he's just so darn cute, it doesn't matter what color he is :)

I have:: Pembroke

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Kathy Leach commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

LOL! Bev, I know what you are saying about corgis and sitting straight :) I have to say, I'm amazed when I watch an obedience competition. I'm in awe of the dog and the person. It's a thing of beauty to watch those dogs do as their owner asks. I d...

April 13

Bev Levy commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

Another thing that is difficult in obedience for a corgi is they are supposed to sit straight and most corgi tend to sit with their short legs on one side or the other. I took my corgi, Sparty, to class at 6 months. He was such a handfull! (my fir...

April 11

Sarah C. commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

it would aggravate me to have my dog on my left. My dog is always on the right, because I walk on the right side of the sidewalk, thus putting myself between my dog and oncoming foot-traffick.

April 10

Lisa commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

Re "to the left" : if you plan to go on with formal obedience, your dog is considered in "heel" position when he is on your left side. Yes it seems arbitrary but so much on formal obedience competition is a little non-sensical; for instance, your ...

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To the left? Why the left?

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Kathy Leach commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

How exciting! I bet the days will just fly by and she will be home before you know it...Sounds like she is a very fortunate "child" to have THREE adults to dote on her all day! Do keep us posted on how it goes when she arrives, I most definitely u...

April 10

Marion and Vern commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

Thanks. We are into single digit count down days.....8 days to go! Yes to compete you would need more formal training. Don't know much about competing. Plus I have to train my dog to heel and walk on my right side. My left hand and arm are very we...

April 10

Kathy Leach commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

Thanks :) I adore him and he seems to adore me (though he adores everybody! LOL!). He's going to be two in May, so we've done some training at home, but I want to compete with him, so we need some formal training. So sorry to hear about Tedi Bear...

April 10

Marion and Vern commented on Kathy Leach's blog post 'Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2'

Sounds like you enjoyed your class. Sorry but it is funny how he would not sit when you would tell him to, he may be a booger dog but he is your booger dog. And such a cute one at that. In just a little while we will be having the fun of training ...

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Our Adventures into Obedience Training Part 2

Well, it's been a couple days since our last obedience class. I thought I'd give an update. We arrived a little early so Gryffyn could do his business and get some energy out. No sooner was he out of the car, then I heard him do his "freaked out" ...

April 10

Kathy Leach commented on Joie's blog post 'Welcome Home Little Rylee!'

Congrats! She's adorable! I know your joy ;) I waited 20 years for my first corgi and the last few months, choosing my breeder, waiting for the pups to be born and getting my pick of litter, then waiting for him to be old enough to come home seeme...

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At 6:45pm on April 10, 2009, Tina and Cooper said…: What a beautiful Corgi,,,He's so sweet :o) great pic's too ~tina~ and Cooper

At 7:54am on April 2, 2009, WhiteD♥ve said…: Hello kathy,

The corgi cusor is HTML code that you can add to the advanced tab under your themes window. I'm writing to you from my iPhone in Arizona, so I hope you get this. We're leaving back for California today. The pupsters had a terrific time. This was their 1st trip to AZ and they are exhausted from running and playing. They're still snoozing and haven't even wanted their breakfast yet! LOL