Problems with my new puppy?

Question

My corgi is about 7 months and he is a devil. Im upset because i cant really have fun with him because everytime i let him out of his pen he goes and chews up something of mine. He's not alowed upstairs because he likes peeing on the carpeting and all of my upstairs is carpet but down stairs is tile, he's not allowed to go in the kitchen because if im making food i dont want to trip over him, he's not allowed in the laundry room because thats where my cats stuff is so he eats all of my cats food and takes his poop out of his cat litter, he's not allowed on the couch because he chews it up and digs all over it and pees on it, he is not allowed outside because one time he chewed through the the covering of and electrical pipe and was chewing on the pipe and almost killed himself if i hadnt cought him, I just put him outside for time out and he gets mad so he chews up my plants and and pool pipe. I let him out of his cage and he tries to go upstairs, then in the kitchen then in the lndry!

I dont hit him. I dont abuse him either. He isnt in his pen all day, he gets a walk 5 times a day. and he is usually swimming in my backyard. The only reason why i have so many rules is because if I didnt then my house would have looked like a trash can. I love him, that is why im asking for help with him.

He is in obediance classes. He has been since the first week i got him

Answer 1

I know a trick that my uncle did with his dog. My uncle was a dog trainer. Whenever his dog chewed on something, he would spray lemon juice in his mouth. Go to the store and get the lemon juice that is in the little plastic lemon. They hate the taste and will stop chewing.

Answer 2

I am strict with my 8 month cocker spaniel too. Invest in some child gates. I have two blocking both doorways into my kitchen since my laundry room is off my kitchen and that is where my cat stuff is. She stays on a chain when I am at work, or in her box "dog crate" if it's nasty outside. If you use the same word every time he does something you don't permit, like "NO" he will learn not to do it. Just use repetition. Dogs need rules and boundaries just like kids do. As for the chewing, you can get a spray to use on personal items to prevent chewing. When we first brought our pup home, she loved shoes, and every time I caught her chewing on something of ours, I would say "NO" chew on this, and offered her one of her toys. Now 6 months later, she doesn't chew on anything but hers. She understands "NO" and she a great addition to our family. Designate a spot outside just for your pup. Maybe build a dog pin or use a tie out chain. Just make sure he has shade, dog house, and plenty of cold water and food. Have fun and play with him. The first week I had my pup, every night I would spend a half hour to an hour training her. She learned sit, lay, shake and high five. She learned it with sign language and/or verbal. If you have any more problems, consult your vet, since they already know your pup personally. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

He is the perfect age to enroll in obedience classes. Corgisare super smart, and super mischievious if they don't have a job..as they are a herding breed.
If his job is learning daily lessons from an obedience class, he will concentrate on THAT job, and be much less distructive.

These super smart working breeds are very much as extra smart children. You have to give his intelligence direction, or he will create his own job...It sounds like he has decided that his job is to seek and destroy! (and get lots of attention in the process)

He would be a good canidate for Frisbee lessons, if there is a family member so inclined.
You know, these are the dogs that trainers seek...the ones that have been too smart to live with the ordinary family...such as Frazier's Eddie, and Benji.

Answer 4

He is a puppy and needs to explore and get exercise,I am not being mean but it sounds like you restrict him too much and keep him in his crate too long,so when he's finally free to him it's like he wants to see everything as quick as can before he gets locked up again.The best thing to do is when he is out of the crate is do positive things with him,like playing and teaching him what he's not allowed to chew,if you put your things out of his reach he can't chew them.and if you put your cat's food up while he's out he wont eat it,you should get a water spray bottle and when he goes into the litter say no firmly and if doesn't stop say it again but at the same time spray him with the water bottle,it may take a few times but it will work,Or hire a dog trainer to work with you and the dog.good luck :)

Answer 5

I have a 7 month old puppy too & I've had my fair share of bad behavior (chewing carpet, furniture, baseboards). I really have to say that I'm to blame though, because I know she's doing it out of boredom or lack of appropriate things to chew on.

Recently, I've been trying to keep her happy with new toys & chew toys & more exercise...it seems to be working....

Some things I've found that help deter destructive behavior:
Exercise, chew toys & bones (lots of them), giving lots of praise (& treats!) when I catch her doing things I like, and limiting her access to the things I don't want destroyed. I have a puppy pen for her that I disassemble when I get home--I put it around my couch & coffee table (that she likes to chew on), so that she can't get to it, and it's saved the rest of my furniture. Giving her a lot of attention also saves my furniture & carpet.

I also have the "bitter apple" spray, but I don't think she minds the taste all that much. My dog hates water, so occasionally I use a little squirt gun, but I think I've squirted her a total of 5 times...it's really effective just picking up the squirt gun, she knows I mean business. :)

I've gone to obedience school, but it didn't really work any sort of miracle for me, because my particular dog is a "stubborn breed." I think what matters most is paying close attention to your pup & spending quality time with him.

One other tip I got from a co-worker: tie your dog's leash around your waist and keep your dog by your side for 2 weeks when your home. I guess this makes the dog pay attention to you and only you, and keeps the pup out of trouble. She said this helped her immensely, but I can't imagine having my dog tied to my side! :) Good luck!

Answer 6

If you can afford it, sign up for an obedience class. Not just for your dog , but for the both of you. That way you can learn how to handle you dog and he can learn that you are the boss. He is just a puppy still and most of this is normal puppy behavior, but also it's that he's not disciplined; AT ALL. You need to work with him outside on a leash, get a training video to guide you. But you might benefit more from an organized class.

Answer 7

Yup, sounds like you've got a real energetic pup there. You might have some luck with tips on disciplining him by taking him to dog training or puppy pre-school. Also, because he has so much energy, caging him up in a pen will just make him worse when you let him out (as you've realised). So you really need to make your backyard 'puppy-proof' so that you can let him run around and burn up that energy. Taking him on lots of walks and playing fetch & games with him will also work in burning up the extra energy.
Don't worry though, he should eventually grow out of it when he's older. (MOST puppies do anyway...)

Answer 8

WOW! You seriously need to get that puppy to a trainer with experience in this area. You have a large task on hand that is going to take more expertise and way more time than anyone can do for you in a few paragraphs.

If you have a vet school in your area, that would be a great place to start. Usually there is someone focusing on animal behavior at the vet school.

Good luck!

Answer 9

train him and when u catch him in the act of doing something bad say no in a firm voice and ignore him for ten seconds then
call him to you and pet him but don't overdo it. Corgi's can be stubborn but be consistent take him out side on a leash to a place in your yard where u want him to go the bathroom take him to this place every two hours or less also give him dog bones to chew on try getting a Kong they are a rubber dog toy that u stuff
with dog treatsand peanut butter that will probably keep your dog occupied for a liitle while. your dog is at the age where they need alot of stuuf to chew on so give him lots of chew toys also rotate his toys so he won't get bored.and keep bringing him on walks.

Answer 10

You got a herding breed puppy. I does not sound like the best choice for your situation. He needs more outlets for his energy and drives!!!!!! You must get him out for LONG walks at least twice daily, and then playtimes between. You are going to have a hard time if you don't stop keeping him in the cage all the time!!!!!!! This may need professional help or you need to place the dog and get a breed better adapted to your lifestyle!!!!!! The puppy will become mentally unstable soon.

Answer 11

I'm sorry to hear that you are having a problem with you're new puppy.But i think it would be best not to abuse the dog but to discipline it.If you listen to my advice I would say please don't discipline him fully now.The reason is that because since he's little and a puppy let him adjust to the house and people.Like if he does something bad don't yell but tell the puppy,"That's a no no!!!!."Don't yell but tell the puppy in a firm voice.If the problem is ongoing get a squirt bottle and fill-it with water and squirt him a little but still tell him its a no no!sorry if i couldn't help but please pick me for best answer!!!!!!!!!!!And another thing could be that he is pissed because he has a restriction to many things you also should get him a gated area in you're garage or back yard!