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[furryblue]

Furryblue, that is the cutest little corgi! Ben's expression in the trailer--LOL!

Hi Sundial,

Glad you enjoyed Ben's pictures. He's certainly charmed my family.

Any suggestions for getting Ben to like the trailer? I've disconnected it from the bike, I put him in the trailer and just walk it around for a few minutes, praise him and give him a treat. But it doesn't seem like he much likes it.

[sundial]

Furry, some dogs go through a shy period about 13-15 weeks and judging Ben's size, he may be at the stage. Things that didn't affect him before may cause him to be a little more unsure during this period.

I would encourage him to get into the trailer on his own and praise him with an excited, "Good boy!" and give him a treat. Then let him sit in it a little longer and praise him for his good deed. Gradually build up the time in the trailer. This may take a week or days, depending on his stage of development. (Corgies are very intelligent and very responsive so he may take to it pretty quick.) You might want to put his favorite toy and bedding in it so he will feel more secure and make a positive association between the two. (Perhaps the floor of the trailer may have a little too much give for him and as a result feels less secure.)

After he becomes more comfortable with the trailer, walk the trailer with Ben in it. Before he starts to become anxious, stop and praise him. Continue this until he is comfortable in the trailer and he enjoys spending longer periods in it. Then graduate to the bicycle. Tool around in the yard with Ben. Try to end the little jaunt on a high note and praise him heavily. Eventually Ben will look forward to your little jaunts, especially if you give him his favorite treat afterwards (DQ ice cream!). My aussie enjoys riding a little trailer with me and sliding down the kiddie slide at the park.

Good luck with your little adventure and Ben's lucky to have a nice mommy like you.

[furryblue]

Furry, some dogs go through a shy period about 13-15 weeks and judging Ben's size, he may be at the stage.

Hi Sundial, you are exactly right, he's 14 weeks old.

Thanks for the excellent suggestions on getting Ben used to the trailer!

[Number 7]

furry, love your corgi! here are mine. they are actually corgi/beagle mixes. the big guy is smithwicks (after the beer), and he's about 1 yr 4 mo. the little girl is merckx, and she's about 5 mo. then we have our cat, applesauce.

[jesvetmed]

Corgi/Beagle... I like it! They are very cute.
Do they bark like beagles or corgis?

[Number 7]

Corgi/Beagle... I like it! They are very cute.
Do they bark like beagles or corgis?

depends on the situation. they can do both. haha. usually corgi, but every once in a while that beagle howl comes out.

[peachgirl]

This is my dog....I got her from a shelter. She's half chow/half german shepherd. She's smaller than you'd think and shy. I think she must've been abused. She's 2 1/2 now and I've had her for almost 2 years. Sweeeet girl.

[furryblue]

furry, love your corgi! here are mine. they are actually corgi/beagle mixes.

Very cute! I've never seen a corgi/beagle mix before - do they have tails? I'm still getting used to what we call the "bunny butt" of the corgi. Sometimes I think he looks like a rabbit with the long ears and no tail.

Thanks for posting.

[AlwayzOnDaMove]

Aw you all have beautiful pets. I'm jealous. I live in an apartment building where no pets are allowed .

[Number 7]

furry, they are actually cardigan welsh corgis, so they do have tails.

i had never had any experience with the breed before we got our older dog, but i have fallen in love with corgis now. they are so smart and good natured. have a great time with your little guy!

[jesvetmed]

This is my dog....I got her from a shelter. She's half chow/half german shepherd.

PEACH: I love her ears! She looks VERY smart and sweet. Quite a nice combination of whatever she is!
Jes

[sundial]

i had never had any experience with the breed before we got our older dog, but i have fallen in love with corgis now. they are so smart and good natured.

We like to think of them as mini-german shepherds. They are very comical and will always give you something to smile about.

[ikkin]

maya helping us pick blueberries last weekend.

[jesvetmed]

Great pic of Maya! My dog, Mac, helps us with blackberries. She eats them right off the vines! Prefers to steal them from the bucket, of course!

[sundial]

ikkin--lol! Maya has blueberry tongue.