Queen's Best Stumpy Dog Rescue
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Old man Corey got his first injection of Adequan at his appointment today. He’ll be getting an injection every week for the first four weeks, followed by once every month. He’s been on Galliprant, glucosamine, and tramadol as needed, but X-rays showed the arthritis in his left shoulder is progressing, so he’s also getting gabapentin added to the mix, and will remain on HepatoSupport for his liver health. The bones in his forearms are also wearing down, so we’ll continue to monitor that in case it could be cancer.
At 16yrs old, he’s lived an active life with many games of fetch that’s likely contributed to the wear on his joints. He’s always been a morning dog, but lately he’s been slower getting up. Anyone that knows Corey knows he’s happiest with a ball in his mouth (that OBD -obsessive ball disorder doesn’t ever go away), or when he’s wind surfing on a car ride.
As hard as it is to see our dogs age, these types of geriatric issues are to be expected. We have no control over what a dog’s orthopedic health is going to look like, especially when we have no idea who bred them, but what is in our control is their weight, their dental health, and their life experiences. We’re religious about yearly dental cleanings, which have helped him maintain good heart health and kidney health, and we’ll always advocate for a lean corgi over a chonky corgi.
At this stage in life, the best we can do for Corey is monitor his pain management, movement, and make sure he stays at a lean weight. It’s all about quality over quantity over here, so listening to what he and his body tell us are top priority. Since it looks like we need to retire the ball, we’re gonna have to get Corey’s bucketlist ride in an e-bike sidecar scheduled sooner rather than later. If you happen to have an e-bike with a side car or bike with a trailer and would like to give some extra wind surfing adventures, we know he would love and appreciate it!
Of all the dogs we’ve had come through our rescue, hands down, best recall award goes to Oliver. He’s always impressed with his ability to call away from dogs and distractions. Some dogs just thrive on learning commands and working, and Oliver’s one of them. Relationship is key. We have an exciting update to share about this boy, so stay tuned!
04/22/2026
Are you experiencing behavioral issues or considering surrendering your corgi? QBSDR is making the transition from INTERVENTION to PREVENTION by providing a safe environment to gain tools, knowledge, and information in order to set up both you and your doggo for success! QBSDR’s philosophy and methodology is relationship-based balanced training to cultivate a healthy relationship of TRUST and RESPECT between you and your dog. At the end of this workshop, we hope that you feel empowered and ready to work through the issues you are experiencing to keep your beloved corgi.
During the hands-on, two-day workshop (Saturday + Sunday, 9am-5pm, includes break for lunch) you and your corgi will learn the Fundamental 5 Rules and Boundaries that we implement for every single dog that comes through our rescue. Corgis are a working breed and need structure in their lives to thrive. Consistency is key so we do recommend all members in the household attend.
If your dog is showing signs of dog or human aggression, we ask that you take the time to muzzle train prior to attending to keep everyone safe. We suggest a Baskerville Ultra basket muzzle (size 2 for standard/smaller corgis, size 3 for larger corgis). This muzzle is readily available at most pet stores and online. We are happy to talk you through the muzzle-training process, just reach out and we’ll set up a time for a call.
If you are interested in attending a this workshop, please email [email protected] for more information.
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