Two Corgi Puppies Inspect the Garden Rows Like Tiny Farmers
Two tricolor Corgi puppies pick their way through a vegetable garden in the golden light of late afternoon. The one on the left steps carefully with its nose near the soil, a paw lifted, while the one on the right has paused and looks off to the side with its pink nose twitching. Curly lettuce leaves, young carrot tops, and tiny seedlings fill the beds, and a blue watering can and tools wait by the fence behind.
A garden is a world of smells for a dog, and Corgis, being curious and food motivated, will want to investigate everything. The breed's herding background means they are alert and always checking what is going on, so a garden visit is a very busy business. It is a nice time to practice a few simple cues like come and leave it, which help a Corgi learn to listen even when the nose is excited.
Safe gardening with puppies takes a little thought. Some vegetables are fine for dogs in small amounts, while others, such as onions and garlic, are harmful. Soil additives, slug bait, and some fertilizers can be toxic, and young plants can get trampled quickly. If you are planting something special, a small fence or border will keep tiny paws away. When in doubt, check with your vet.
These two are being very polite explorers. They are going slowly, sniffing each leaf, and letting the afternoon lead the way. The rows of green are their new playground, and the lettuce has survived so far.
