In honor of International Corgi Day, celebrated on June 4th, we’re spotlighting a very special member of the DCG family — our Chief Strategy Officer Noah Albro’s fur baby, Atlas! With short legs and a big personality, this four-legged DCGer has agreed to sit (with promises of a treat afterward) for an exclusive interview.
Q: Describe your perfect day, from start to finish.
A: My perfect day is full of food, treats, naps, and walks. My day would start early when I wake one of the humans to get my food. After eating, I’d go on a morning walk and nap until the humans set up a treat puzzle for me to solve. After that, I would nap until my midday walk. This walk is on what my humans call the “Atlas Trail” (e.g., a section of the Arizona Trail) next to our house. Ideally, no one else would be on the trail so I could roam freely (e.g., sans leash). Afterward, I’d sit on our balcony and watch people and nature. Then I’d take another nap, get tons of pets from the humans, and have dinner before tucking myself into bed.
Q: What’s your guilty pleasure snack, and how do you get your paws on it?
A: I love chicken. My humans are well trained and routinely feed me that pure chicken goodness. I also like baby carrots and cantaloupe a lot.
Q: Where do you stand on Halloween costumes?
A: While I largely dislike Halloween costumes, I’ve found the humans more generous with treats if I wear one once a year. A theme runs through what they choose for me, though … oblong foods.
Q: What’s it like being a social media influencer?
A: All in a day’s work. The humans keep saying I don’t pull my weight around the house, but they obviously don’t understand how hard it is being this cute.
Q: Tell us one thing about Noah we don’t know. Spill it!
A: I have him wrapped around my little paw. Apparently, he really enjoys training dogs, but it feels like I’ve trained him pretty well, so take that information with a grain of salt.
Corgis DYK
- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is probably the most famous corgi owner. She’s believed to have owned more than 30 throughout her life.
- Corgis are divided into two main breeds: Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh. Both originated in Wales. Pembrokes usually don’t have a long tail, while Cardigans do.
- Corgis were originally bred for herding cattle. Their body structure helps them keep cows in line while being low enough to avoid bovine kicks.
- Corgis are ranked among the most intelligent dog breeds.
