NEED HOME FOR CORGI

What's wrong with herding the grandkids? That's what Corgi's do.

This is one of those situations where the daughter bought the dog not knowing what she was getting. Then when she has a baby it's "Oh, I have to get rid of the dog now, I have a baby" The parents took the dog and have given him a good home but can't deal with the nipping. I told them he was herding & they understand that but it upsets the grandkids so you know who won that battle.

Oh, come on you guys...take the corgi to training....bring the grandkids, because it will be very educational for them! Formal training helps to solidify in the dog's mind who's in charge and makes him more obedient overall, so when you say "NO!" he responds better..
Get a baby gate and keep the corgi contained in the kitchen, or etc. when the kids are over. But don't get rid of the dog!

This is a natural instinct for us. Hard to stop. Could the dog be confined to a room instead of a crate? I think that if the grandparents want to keep him, they should! Hoover and I herd our sis and her friends ALL the time when they come over to play, especially in the back yard!!! If we get to "herd-ish" mom put us in the house. Most kids think it's a great game of chase and WE LOVE IT! How old are these grandkids?

The grandkids are pretty small & one is just a baby.

We corgis are smart, ya know. How about training for the little guy?

How do you remove a natural instinct from a breed? Is it possible or even right to take something like that away? I don't know. Do any of you Corgis know if he would be ok if he went to a home to be an only dog? His Mom works everyday & he would be by himself. He would be walked on a leash since the yard isn't fenced. A lady at church wants a dog and was interested in the cocker that went to HSI but I found out they euthanized her. That really ticks me off!! I don't know whether to tell her about Stitch or not. It's not every dog that can spend the day alone and be happy. Does anyone have any suggestions about that?

Okay, I have my flame-retardant suit on here...
Sounds like they want to get rid of the Corgi, and that no amount of information on training, etc from the wise and concerned indypaws.com team is going to change their mind. Sounds like they are looking for validation. It's much easier to ship the Corgi on down the road than to take responsbility.
My 2 cents...

Serena, you're absolutely right. I've made all these suggestions to them but they've got their minds made up & doesn't seem to be any changing it. I am amazed at how many people are not interested in training their dog. I met my ex-brother-in-law's yr. old JR the other day & I couldn't believe how out of control he is. He is really smart & sweet and would be so much fun to train but I know it will never happen. Another case of the daughter bought it, got divorced, moved, kept the mild-mannered boxer but dumped the JR on Dad. He's already gotten out the front door twice & had to be chased down but what happens the next time. I suggested he keep a leash by the door to put on him but he's not even interested in doing that. I just don't get it.

If you know of someone who wants him, he'd be ok as the only dog if he gets enough attention and exercise. He's 4, so he's no longer a crazy puppy, but young enough to need lots of playtime. As far as being in a crate all day, it's not the best, but lots of people do this while at work. As long as he's in a home where he will stay and be loved and wanted, why not? I'd talk to the lady from your church about him. See if she is really ready for a dog.

Kirby, thanks for the advice. I don't know her too well. Even though she's very nice you never know how people will be with pets. Not that they will be mean but just like in the case of the Corgi, they would rather give up than put up with things. I will talk to her and explain things the best I can. Wish me luck.

Good luck Nadji, dad says Kirby and I are hemroids but we're worth keeping.

I'm still a crazy puppy, but I stay in a crate all day while Mom and Dad work and I do fine.

There are probably many knowledgeable dog people who would like to have a neutered, housebroken, crate trained Corgi who has already had exposure to living with another dog, and, I assume, had no issues with the Boxer. I agree with all the suggestions about training, baby gates, etc, but it doesn't sound like these folks are particularly interested in solving the issues, just getting rid of the dog. Having him fostered in a home where the person knew what they were doing and could maybe soften the herding instinct (since it can't be completely extinguished) with some training might be helpful before he goes to another home. They actually don't do too badly with an interim move most of the time. My poor Sydney, who is a perfectly wonderful dog, kept being given to mostly well meaning people who didn't know what to do with a high energy herding breed puppy, so I am her 4th and last placement. I would hate for this guy to go to another well meaning person who might not be willing or able to do the necessary things to turn him into a wonderful companion animal. A good foster home might not be a bad thing. And BTW...why are people so stupid/lazy/uninformed? If we were plunked down into a society where we were supposed to know all their rules and whims without any assistance, how well do you think any of us would do????? Sorry. People just get on my nerves sometimes.