When that round little bottom and the iconic short legs step into the house, the Corgi instantly becomes the most eye-catching presence at home with its unique charm. However, the ensuing problem of defecation has caused many owners a great deal of headache. Don't worry. As long as you master scientific methods, it's not difficult to guide a Corgi to defecate regularly outdoors.
Corgis are naturally intelligent, but they also have a bit of stubbornness. They have their own little thoughts and are very sensitive to changes in the environment. To train a Corgi to defecate outdoors, the first step is to understand its physiological patterns. Generally speaking, a Corgi often has a strong need to defecate within half an hour to an hour after eating. When it just wakes up, it is also a period when it is likely to feel the urge to defecate. Figuring out these patterns is like holding the key to training.
In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines into the house, take the Corgi out. At this time, after a night's rest, it has "accumulated waste" in its belly. Call it in a gentle but firm tone, fasten the leash, and take the first step in training. Choose an outdoor defecation location that is not far from home, relatively quiet, and fixed. Corgis have a strong memory of familiar environments, and a fixed location can help them establish a connection between defecation and that place. After arriving at the destination, don't be too hasty. Give it some time to sniff and explore. Corgis have extremely keen sense of smell, and they will identify the place through the smell.
Patience is the most precious quality during the process of waiting for the Corgi to defecate. It may run around and play, seemingly forgetting the main thing. Don't be in a hurry, and never scold it loudly. Because dogs are highly sensitive to their owners' emotional changes, your anxiety and anger will only make it nervous and interfere with its defecation. Stay quietly by its side and look at it with encouraging eyes. Call its name softly to let it feel your attention and support. Perhaps, after a few minutes of waiting, it will suddenly stop, start to circle around, and sniff the ground. This is a signal of defecation! Once you find this signal, immediately encourage it in an excited tone, such as "Baby, poop right here. You can do it!" When it defecates successfully, immediately give it enthusiastic rewards. It can be a delicious small snack, or gentle strokes and praise, so that it understands that defecating in this place will be loved and rewarded.
Training doesn't happen overnight. It requires day-by-day perseverance. Take the Corgi to the same outdoor location at similar times every day. As the number of times increases, it will gradually form a conditioned reflex and know that this place is where it should defecate. Sometimes, the Corgi may be reluctant to defecate obediently because it is too playful or attracted by other things. At this time, don't give up easily and take it home. Wait a little longer, or guide it to walk around appropriately, but always don't leave the selected defecation area. Give it a reward and go home happily only after it finishes defecating.
If the Corgi accidentally defecates at home, never punish it. Punishment not only fails to make it understand the correct way but may also make it feel fearful and resistant. Quietly clean up the excrement and use a special pet odor cleaner to completely eliminate the smell. Because Corgis will look for defecation places according to the smell, the remaining smell may mislead it to defecate in the same place at home again.
During the training process, it is crucial to establish a deep emotional connection with the Corgi. Every moment of companionship, every encouraging look, and every gentle word are all conveying love and trust to it. When you see it gradually learn to defecate correctly outdoors from the initial ignorance, the sense of relief and joy is beyond words. We have witnessed its growth, and it has also become more dependent on and trusting of us during this process.
As time goes by, the Corgi will develop a good habit of defecating outdoors. Every time you take it out, it will naturally walk towards that familiar place. At this time, we will find that the defecation problem that once troubled us is no longer a difficult issue. The Corgi can also play more freely at home, and we don't have to worry about cleaning up excrement anymore.
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