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Hometown:: Colorado Springs

About Me:: 62 y/o retired widower with a newly rescued Corgi.

About My Corgi(s):: Joey is an 8 y/o tri-colored Pembroke Corgi

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Not All Herding Dogs Are The Same...............

After the death of my trusted Sheltie (Tigger) I tried unsuccessfully to find a "replacement". Then I saw "Joey" on a rescue site. He was labeled "Sheltie" but after several emails I found that the rescue group had mis-identified Joey as a Sheltie!!! Nonetheless I thought he was cute, darling, perfect. The description sounded too good to be true. According to the foster Mom Joey spent the first 5 years of his life with a family that did not abuse him but neglected him. Their medical problems mad… Continue

Posted on June 1, 2008 at 10:50pm — 10 Comments

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At 6:20pm on October 13, 2008, Anne said…: How has it been going with your dog? Our girl is really coming out of her shell now that it has been almost 8 months since we got her. She barked in fun the other night which was very funny. I have been doing obedience or shall I say socialize training her but mostly me on how best to help her. We feed her meat, chicken or any meat when she meets strangers and in class. Well just wanted to check in and hope all has been going well with you and Joey.

At 6:34pm on July 16, 2008, Banjo and Starbuck said…: It's nice to see another Colorado corgi! Joey is a handsome boy. Kudos to you you for rescuing him. I have several friends who work for rescues, and from what they tell me corgis are constantly being labeled as shelties or dachshund mixes.

At 7:56pm on July 11, 2008, Anne said…: Well my husband & I know what you have been going thru with your dog. We got ours from a breeder but she is so 'fearful' of people. When we 1st got her she was scared of everything new which was everything plus us. She would startle and jump when she heard noises and even our shadows crossing her path. We had a crate for her & that was where she hid or she would hid under things. Amazing the small places she could get in. She would not come near us for over 3 weeks and would seem so scared of us. Was very difficult. Gradually we started seeing a difference. She would follow me and it took my husband giving her little pieces of lamb or other meat that got her to come near him. I worked at making her sit in my lap at night even though she would fall within herself when I came near her. I would just pick her up and hold her on my lap or next to me and pet her. I talked to a few obedience people to help me and I was told to give treats every time she looked at me. I found her not interested in a lot of the treats, too nervous to eat them but she likes peanut butter ones that are soft. We are now just over 4 months into having her & she is much changed. Still hates to meet new people but likes us a lot. She is very sweet and is now learning to play with toys and sleeps on the bed if we let her. It helped for her to meet other corgis and play with them since she was a kennel dog. My parents have a pembroke corgi who is very outgoing, friendly dog, plus my sister's border collie is sweet too. She does want to be boss and lets other dogs know when she has had enough, shows a few teeth though she is not aggressive. Anyway I hope this helps. I know how hard it is to go thru this. I made a lot of mistakes with her, waving my arms, getting too excited and just recently trying to run the vacuum with my ipod on. I had to work all might to get her back to liking me. She hates hats and will bark at us if we wear hats. This from a dog who does not bark. I think time is the best thing plus making the dog realize you are a good thing, food, body rubs and taking her every where. We also still have her crate & when we have to leave her at home she is in that.

At 11:05pm on July 7, 2008, Sophie said…: Thank you. I just love her to pieces.

At 11:17pm on June 1, 2008, Geri & Sidney said…: Joey is so cute! And they thought he was a sheltie! Well, shelties are also adorable. You've only had him 2 weeks, and I'm sure with some time he'll come around. I've heard it takes about a month for a dog to feel at ease and "home" when coming into a new house.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your sheltie.

At 11:03pm on June 1, 2008, winnie_the_dog said…: welcome. i just read your first blog. i think the closeness might also have to do with your pup's treatment as a puppy. winnie at fist was rather aloof, but i have "broken" her habit and now she usually wants to follow and be near me. I don't know if you can really get that puppy bonding with an older dog. it might just take longer time for joey to get accustomed to you.

At 10:20pm on June 1, 2008, Natalie said…: Welcome, great pictures. Joey looks like he likes to have fun.

At 1:38pm on June 1, 2008, Dominique said…: He's adorable! Welcome and congratulations!
I'm thinking I'd like to rescue my next corgi.

At 9:57pm on May 31, 2008, Sam Tsang said…: Welcome John and Joey!

At 8:27pm on May 31, 2008, Sylvia & Timmy said…: Welcome John
Joey looks very comfortable in his new home and I'm so glad he found you. Thanks for helping out a corgi in need.

Looks like Joey likes to play, that should help him settle in and enjoy the new digs!