Three Red and White Corgi Puppies Flopped Down on the Kitchen Floor

Lined up on the old planks of a kitchen floor, three red and white puppies lie on their tummies with their chins on the boards. One has her eyes closed, another looks toward the camera with half-lidded eyes, and the third rests her cheek on the floor with a calm face. Warm light pours through the back door, and a garden with pots and a wooden fence waits outside.

Kitchen floors are a puppy favorite since they are cool and close to the action. They can be hard on young joints, though, and slippery floors are tough on short legs and long backs. A rug or mat helps with grip, and non-slip pads under dishes keep puppies from sliding around at mealtime. Keep floor-level cabinets with cleaning products latched.

Corgis often follow their people from room to room, and the kitchen is a favorite stop. Teach a pup to lie on a mat while you cook, and reward her for staying put. That keeps her away from dropped food, which can include onions, grapes, or chocolate, all unsafe for dogs. Corgis love to eat, so a firm routine for mealtime and treats helps keep a healthy weight, and your vet can help with the amount.

For now, these three seem happy to rest here in the late sun, as if the day has run out of things to do.