tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post2584713532286086446..comments2023-10-29T03:25:50.080-07:00Comments on Corgi Tails: Meet The GrandparentsJuLohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04666635743536304775noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-90336997257426266922008-04-04T18:49:00.000-07:002008-04-04T18:49:00.000-07:00How fun, I bet you both will have a fabulous time ...How fun, I bet you both will have a fabulous time there once you start going, I just love happy dog park outings :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-65452366581832895102008-04-03T09:53:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:53:00.000-07:00Mary, I agree that the airport can possibly be ove...Mary, I agree that the airport can possibly be overwhelming. I was afraid of that for Theo myself. I think holding him in my arms helped him feel more safe to be curious and less overwhelmed.<BR/><BR/>I haven't taken him to the dog park yet because he hasn't had his 4 month round of shots (next week!). Once he's got that, there's a dog park about a mile from my house that I plan to take him to very often! There's an area for dogs over 30 pounds, under 30 pounds, and a third area for all dogs. I'll probably start him in the small dog pen, then move him to the all dog pen if he looks like he wants to play with bigger dogs too. I have been taking him to puppy class every week, though, so he still has a chance to get some dog/dog interaction.<BR/><BR/>You're totally right. I should probably just use his harness and restrain him back there somehow. I'll try that when I take him to puppy class this weekend.JuLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666635743536304775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-74264687747485939852008-04-02T18:44:00.000-07:002008-04-02T18:44:00.000-07:00Sounds like you guys had a blast over the weekend,...Sounds like you guys had a blast over the weekend, what fun! The airport is a great idea for socialization, I would have never thought of that, though probably too busy of an airport like LAX could potentially be a bit overwhelming for a young pup.<BR/><BR/>Are you planning on taking Theo to a dog park for doggie socialization? It's always so interesting to watch them there for the first time as it's such a new environment where there are mostly dogs rather than people. Some parks will have a special area for puppies/small dogs where big dogs don't stomp all over them, and I just love watching all the little one scramble in there :)<BR/><BR/>I was thinking about the harness, maybe it would be easier to just use his regular harness and tie the leash to something until he grows into the car one? Probably not good for him to get the idea that he may get out of it and crawl into your lap, though I bet he was super happy about that!<BR/><BR/>When I take a new dog (rescue transports) in my car and don't have a harness for them, I usually just leave their leash on and jam it into the door (letting a small piece hang outside) and I have never had a problem with keeping them contained back there that way. They will usually make a couple of attempts to get to the front, but soon realize they are tied down and settle down for a nap. A nice soft comforter/blanket helps make it more welcoming for snoozing too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-84729726646085394502008-04-02T16:04:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:04:00.000-07:00Jamie, check out the link for the harness I bought...Jamie, check out the link for the harness I bought. It's expensive, but I think it works well...at least it would if it was the right size. :p<BR/><BR/>Ivy, I'm not that great a Corgi mom. I'd put him in the back too if I had a hatchback (definitely for my next car!), but I don't, so I need some way of keeping him in the back seat. I tried that seat cover that hangs off the front seats to create a canopy. It's supposed to keep Theo in the back, but it doesn't work. It zips in the middle, so you can have someone sitting on one side, so as soon as Theo hops up on it, it unzips. Ugh.<BR/><BR/>You know, maybe I just need to get over trying to make him sit in the back. While driving back with my parents Theo just walked between the front and back seats (between me, my dad, and then my mom), and it was fine.JuLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666635743536304775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-68078551609631768922008-04-02T15:52:00.000-07:002008-04-02T15:52:00.000-07:00You're such a good corgi parent! I don't even have...You're such a good corgi parent! I don't even have a harness for Bryson, we just put him in the trunk of our hatch-back, which is nicely padded, but maybe we should think about a harness since he's in the car with us almost every day.<BR/><BR/>And I agree that the airport is a great place for them to hang out! Each time I come home from a business trip, my hubby will take Bryson to the airport to pick me up, where he always get lots of curious onlookers. But yes, get used to the kinda "unsolicited" advice you get about your dog. Some people just can't resist the urge! Most are well-meaning but some could be hard to handle...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855276285056599610.post-37567621603332305532008-04-02T15:32:00.000-07:002008-04-02T15:32:00.000-07:00I've been contemplating something for Edie in the ...I've been contemplating something for Edie in the car. Normally, I take her crate but she doesn't like it very much, mainly because she can't be on top of me! haha I was thinking a booster or harness like you got.Jamie Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423942658983817049noreply@blogger.com