Care of Corgis

Corgis are a highly active and intelligent dog breed that are low maintenance as far as grooming goes and get along with children and other pets. They make good watch dogs, are loyal and friendly, and love to cuddle. Corgis may do well indoors or outdoors, as long as they get sufficient exercise with regular walks and daily indoor or outdoor play. Taking care of your corgi is a fairly easy task with the proper diet, training and health care routine.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog food
  • Flea treatment
  • Dog shampoo
  • Nail clippers
  • Leash
  • Crate
  • Dog treats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Feed your corgi healthy, low-fat and high-quality food that does not have additives or preservatives. Corgis have a large appetite and will eat whatever is in front of them, so be careful how much you leave in the food bowl. Keep the water bowl filled at all times.

    • 2

      Spay or neuter your corgi before its first heat. Not only will this prevent it from becoming pregnant or impregnating another dog, but decrease the risk of many diseases or medical conditions associated with not spaying or neutering your dog.

    • 3

      Apply a flea and tick treatment as early as six months old and continue with the treatment every four weeks. Ask your veterinarian for a recommended brand.

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      Groom your corgi when needed; about every few months. A corgi's fur does not get very long, so the grooming required should be minimal. Bathe your corgi once a month or as needed. Clip its nails once a week or when you notice signs the nails need to be clipped, such as hearing the nails when the dog walks on tile floors. Have its teeth cleaned every six months to a year.

    • 5

      Allow your corgi to be active regularly, preferably several times a day. Corgis are active and gain weight easily, so physical exercise is important. Take your dog for walks every day, throw a frisbee or a ball or do other physical activities.

    • 6

      Train your corgi early to be obedient and potty trained. Corgis tend to bark often, so you want to start obedience training when it is a puppy. Potty training should go smoothly whether you are leash-training or crate-training your corgi.