The late Rob Geer, Co-Founder of NCOCR

Not just to rescue.........but to Inform


IN HONOR OF ROBERT GEER

We recently lost our rescue hero, Rob Geer. Rob was the driving force behind the formation of North Coast Ohio Corgi Rescue. He cared so deeply for the dogs - all dogs - and would go to great lengths to make sure that every Corgi was safe in a loving home. He was a kind, gentle soul and a much loved friend. We will miss him very much.

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Many people find it hard to believe that so many Pembroke Welsh Corgis end up being surrendered by their owners or end up in shelters. Through several rescue groups working together, last year there were over 100 corgis rescued and re-homed in Ohio alone!

Our most important mission is to rescue corgis in need, but we also believe that we have a responsibility to educate the public about buying/breeding corgis. We feel that a more informed public is the only answer to reducing the number of dogs we find coming into rescue.

What We Want The Public to Know

1. Don’t buy dogs from a Pet Store.
These dogs may not be healthy, may suffer from various behavior problems unique to commercially bred dogs, and are usually produced without proper regard to the health or well being of the litter. Most all pet store puppies come from Puppy mills, regardless of what a store employee may tell you. For more information on pet store puppies and puppy mills, visit http://www.canismajor.com/dog/petstor.html

2. Do buy dogs from a REPUTABLE breeder.
A list of breeders who belong to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of American can be found at http://www.pwcca.org These breeders are bound by the ethical practices of the PWCCA that are posted on their website. A REPUTABLE BREEDER WILL ALWAYS AGREE TO TAKE THE DOG BACK FOR THE LIFE OF THE DOG; THEY WILL ALSO ONLY SELL DOGS WITH A SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT. For more information on how to locate a reputable breeder, please visit: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/responbr.html

3. Research the breed.
There are lots of resources on the internet, your public library or bookstore, or best yet, a local breeder. Meeting a breeder and their dogs one on one is the best way to learn more about the breed. A distinct advantage to adopting/buying a purebred dog is that you will know the size, coat and breed characteristics – but in order to know the pros and cons and variations within any breed, research and assessment of whether or not this breed fits your expectations and lifestyle will be necessary!

4. Be willing to properly train your dog.
Corgis are intelligent herding dogs; generally this means that they are easily trained. However, because corgis were bred to do a big job without alot of human intervention, they will often think and act on their own. You will have to train your corgi to understand that he must see you as the boss, and take direction from you instead of himself. Training classes, starting with puppy kindergarten, are highly recommended, especially for first time dog owners.

5. Spay or Neuter your dog
The pet overpopulation problem largely stems from owners not spaying or neutering their pets. Unwanted puppies from "casual" or accidental breedings are very likely to end their lives in a shelter. For more information regarding breeding your dog, please visit: http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding/breeding.html