Pembroke Welsh Corgi

• Bathing: Give your Corgi a bath once a month (unless they happen to go wild at the dog park).   
• Brushing: Use a dog comb and slicker brush to curb shedding. They shed year-round, but it’s heaviest twice a year, in the spring and fall.  
• Dental care: Help keep your Corgi’s teeth in shape by brushing them daily with a dog toothpaste. It’s a good idea to start when they’re a puppy so they get used to the experience. Get a pro cleaning at your vet once a year. 
• Ear care: Check their ears every day. If there’s redness, swelling, debris, or an odor, your pup may have an ear infection that needs meds. Talk to your vet about how to clean your dog’s ears if they’re prone to irritation or infections.  
• Nail care: Trim your pup’s nails every two to four weeks. If you can hear the nails clacking on hard surfaces when they walk, it’s time.  

Corgis are exceptionally bright and want to make you happy.  

You can start with basic obedience training—like sit, stay, and come. Despite their smarts, these pups can be a bit independent-minded, but once they show how proud you are of them learning new skills, they’ll probably be very motivated to learn.  

That’s also why positive reinforcement is so important. Corgis can be particularly sensitive to a raised voice, so practice patience; any negative reinforcement will do a lot of harm and zero good.   

Don’t forget socialization, too. It’s important to introduce your pup to new people and places so they learn the world’s not a scary place.  

Your Corgi will also probably love puppy school and making new friends (as long as they’re vaccinated).  

These pups have an instinct to both herd and bark, so you can also work with a positive-reinforcement trainer if you need help curbing those habits.  

Pembroke Welsh Corgis typically do well on a high-quality commercial dog food. Choose a diet that’s AAFCO-compliant for your dog’s life stage (puppy, adult, or senior).  

Your vet can help you choose the best food for your dog. Some brands, like Royal Canin, even make Corgi-specific dog food.  

Treat calories count, too, and they’re important for motivating your dog during training. But know when to say when: Treats should never be more than 10% of a dog’s daily calories. 

Corgis can be prone to obesity, so try things like interactive toys, which are great rewards but don’t add extra pounds.   

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are high-energy dogs who love to have a good time, and who can blame them? They’re active, sporty souls who love to be out and about—and as their new pet parent (and bestie), it’s your job to make sure they expend all that energy.   

A daily long walk or even a slow jog will do the trick, but note that their short little legs can’t keep up with fast-paced pursuits, so take it easy on them.   

A dog sport like agility might be a fun challenge for your Corgi, and indoors they’ll love a good game of fetch or hide-and-seek. Anything that’s fun and mentally stimulating will be a hit (like a snuffle mat or a treat puzzle).  

They’ll probably also love doing some scent work, and the dog park will probably be a favorite place for these social butterflies.  

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is happy to call anywhere home, with anyone. Single with a mansion? Love it. A family with an apartment? They’re yours.  

They love people and are just happy to be your best friend—and they’ll need someone who’s willing to be with them a lot, or send them off to doggy daycare or puppy school when they’re not around.  

When it comes to kids, the Corgi’s (usually) all in. They’ll adore guests, and other pets are usually welcome in the Corgi’s world.