Are Corgis Big Chewers?

Corgis are adorable dogs who make great pets, but they are surprisingly more active than their short little physiques would have you think.

Corgis are highly energetic dogs who, if not properly exercised, are likely to find other outlets for all that energy.

Are Corgis Big Chewers?

Corgis can be big chewers, but this depends on the individual dog. Some dogs like to chew a lot, and others do not. Corgis like to chew, but most dogs like to chew at least a little bit, no matter what age, breed, gender, or personality.

Chewing fulfills some very specific needs for a dog physically and emotionally and is vital to their overall health.

Like other dog behaviors, chewing is related to who the dog is, their breed background, and the environment in which they live.

Biting, chewing, digging, barking, and other behaviors that are a natural part of a dog’s instincts can easily get out of hand if a Corgi doesn’t have enough to do physically and mentally.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi as they are correctly termed, or Corgis were bred to herd, and as a working dog breed, they need to have something to do with their day.

Today they may not work and herd, but it is still a part of their breeding and genetics.

Their breeding dictates that they need both physical and mental work throughout their day, so they don’t get into trouble or display excessive behaviors like nonstop chewing, barking or digging, or anything else that we humans consider negative qualities.

If a Corgi that was bred for herding doesn’t have enough physical and mental stimulation throughout their day in the form of playtime and work, they can wind up venting their pent-up energy in other ways.

These can include any of the above-listed behaviors and the best way to limit their excessive chewing is to channel their energy into an activity and know their breed background.

Each Corgi will be an individual dog with unique quirks and things that make them who they are as a dog . 

Not all of them will have as much energy or like to chew, and some will be insane chewers and have tons of mental and physical energy that needs to be channeled.

Aside from knowing your dogs’ breed, it is important to know them personally as a dog. 

Know what makes them happy, sad, and content, and you can better manage issues that every dog has, including excessive chewing.

If you find that your Corgi likes to chew a lot, it is very important to provide them with something appropriate to chew on.

This gives the Corgi something they know they can chew on that is acceptable, but it relieves the pet parent of fearing that their personal belongings will be chewed endlessly.

Providing a few chew toys that they can chew on whenever they want can reduce their stress and the pet parents, which promotes a healthier home life.

Like a human baby crying, banging a rattle, or grabbing at things they shouldn’t touch, a Corgis behavior is a natural part of who they are, and therefore a part of their pet parents’ life.

Your Corgi will chew from time to time; they will bark, dig, nip, and display other behaviors, which are a part of them being a dog.

Therefore, eliminating these behaviors is impossible, nor is it a good idea, and it would be like expecting them not to be a dog.

Channeling these behaviors makes life easier for the Corgi and their parents. 

Having lots of chew toys, taking time to play with your Corgi, and providing them with ample breed appropriate mental and physical stimulation will make for a happier and healthy Corgi.

When this is done, those behaviors like chewing won’t seem like an issue to the Corgi pet parent.

What are the benefits of chewing for my Corgi?

The benefits of chewing for your Corgi include relief from anxiety, stress, and nervous energy. Let’s face it, we all get energetic sometimes, and we all have a bad day where things happen that we can’t deal with and need an outlet.

Chewing for a dog gives them an outlet for their stress and anxiety about what is going on in their immediate environment.

Perhaps there is too much noise, or they didn’t sleep well or are overly hungry today, and no one took notice, so they chew something to manage what’s going on inside their little body.

Another benefit of chewing for your Corgi is it promotes dental health. This is obvious for puppies, but adult dogs can benefit from cleaning their teeth and gums when the correct chew toys or chewy treats are offered.

Chewing is naturally relaxing; you think about when we humans chew gum, it relaxes us because it gives us something to do with our mouths. Chewing can provide a dog with a physical outlet when they can’t go outside and run around but want or need to do that.

Chewing for your Corgi can provide much-needed mental stimulation when the correct chew toy or treat is given. It forces them to focus their energy on something, like figuring out how to get that treat from that chew toy. 

This makes them think and problem solve, promoting mental health throughout their lives.

Finally, chewing keeps them busy, which can be a great thing if your Corgi is very needy in the attention department, and you need to get something done.

Chewing can also provide your Corgi with an outlet for their need to nip and herd. 

Corgis are a herding dog breed, and therefore they may have the spontaneous desire to herd the kids in the house or something else.

Since herding the kids is not something they should be doing, your Corgi will likely be taught in training that this behavior is not okay.

While they are taught this, they may still have that urge to herd that will come out from time to time or be inside waiting to come out, and it can cause unnecessary stress.

So, if this behavior cannot be channeled properly, such as providing them with a job at a local farm where they work during the day, chewing can bring relief as they try to modify something that was bred into them but no longer necessary or wanted in their home life.

Final Thoughts

Chewing is a natural part of every dog’s life, even for a Corgi. Some dogs will be big chewers; others will not be big chewers.

Whatever your Corgi is, they will always be dogs and need to chew sometimes.

Providing them with a proper outlet for this behavior will help them relieve stress and bring comfort while ensuring that household items are protected.

This outlet is exactly what the Corgi needs and the best thing that a pet parent can do for their fur baby, so they find peace and contentment. 

Often, getting rid of negative behaviors in your dog is more challenging and stressful than learning to channel the energy somewhere else!