OMG. Are you seriously getting a Koolie puppy?!!>? I am beyond jealous... you have to post at least 80,000,000,000 pictures! 
What color/gender/breeder?
Socialization is an amazing, magical thing. I socialized the HECK out of Fozz. Even beyond what most people would consider safe for a puppy who hasn't completed all of his shots. But, I used common sense and only allowed him contact with dogs that I knew for a fact were A) stable and B) healthy. I did not take him to the dog park or anywhere risky like that. But he came to all of my Obedience, Flyball, and Agility classes and tournaments with Gonzo from 9 weeks on and met literally thousands of friendly, well-mannered dogs and people. I brought him to class with me, to parties, to friends houses, to stores, to fairs and outdoor events, just about anywhere that I could. I made sure every experience was a positive one and never pushed him into being overwhelmed or fearful. You want your puppy to meet 100 people a week, minimum. Fozzie probably met a few hundred on some weeks! I got pretty into it. But it has paid off immensely. He is happy to meet any person in the world, and has no fears or apprehensions toward anyone.
I think diet is also a huge factor! The first year is incredibly important. I don't know what you feed now, but I highly recommend feeding a grain-free kibble, if not raw. I raised Fozzie on a combo of pre-made and prey model raw and he grew up very gradually and stayed lean. His structure is awesome now... especially for a Corgi mix. I see Corgis and mixes with painfully bowed legs everywhere and I didn't want that for him.
What color/gender/breeder?Socialization is an amazing, magical thing. I socialized the HECK out of Fozz. Even beyond what most people would consider safe for a puppy who hasn't completed all of his shots. But, I used common sense and only allowed him contact with dogs that I knew for a fact were A) stable and B) healthy. I did not take him to the dog park or anywhere risky like that. But he came to all of my Obedience, Flyball, and Agility classes and tournaments with Gonzo from 9 weeks on and met literally thousands of friendly, well-mannered dogs and people. I brought him to class with me, to parties, to friends houses, to stores, to fairs and outdoor events, just about anywhere that I could. I made sure every experience was a positive one and never pushed him into being overwhelmed or fearful. You want your puppy to meet 100 people a week, minimum. Fozzie probably met a few hundred on some weeks! I got pretty into it.
But it has paid off immensely. He is happy to meet any person in the world, and has no fears or apprehensions toward anyone.I think diet is also a huge factor! The first year is incredibly important. I don't know what you feed now, but I highly recommend feeding a grain-free kibble, if not raw. I raised Fozzie on a combo of pre-made and prey model raw and he grew up very gradually and stayed lean. His structure is awesome now... especially for a Corgi mix. I see Corgis and mixes with painfully bowed legs everywhere and I didn't want that for him.
