Untitled_1424 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	10/01/2017	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	0 months – 1 year (we rarely get dogs in this age group), 1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years, 5 years – 10 years	Gender preferred:	Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	I also have a bearded dragon and adult rabbit. Dog needs to get along with them and not chase or eat them (or is able to be trained).
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	No
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Jane
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I am looking for a small to medium sized dog who will thrive in an apartment with frequent walks and trips to the park. I walk and hike a lot and would like a companion to explore with me, play games, snuggle on the couch, and sit on the porch with my neighbors and their dogs. I've read a lot about Corgis and their temperament, size, activity level, personality and medical needs fit exactly what I'm looking for. They are also just super adorable and are always happy and ready to play and socialize. One of my neighbors had a Corgi and it was the sweetest thing. I want a dog who will be part of the family and highly trainable. I also have a pet bearded dragon and rabbit at home who roam free several hours a day and I've read that Corgis tend to get along with other animals since they herd and protect more than chasing and eating. But even if this doesn't work out, I am prepared to do whatever it takes to keep all my pets happy and healthy. I can keep them in separate rooms/cages and I have plenty of patience and energy to train the dog and rabbit to get along (at least so they can tolerate each other).
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Go for walks every day, play games like fetch, tug of war, and racing, go hiking in parks and trails around town, socialize with my friends/neighbors and their dogs, play at the dog park, teach her tricks and maybe even teach her to pick up clothes and items to help me clean and keep her busy.
Aware that Pembrokes are busy, noisy dogs?	Yes
Money for basic care?	Yes
Money for unforeseen medical expenses?	Yes
Willing to house train?	Yes Willing to do formal training? Yes
Do you have a veterinarian?	Yes
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Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this:	I would figure out how and why it happened and see if I can adjust the environment to make sure it doesn't happen again. I would also train the dog to behave better by giving her firm commands, encouraging and praising her when she does the right thing, showing her what I want her to do, and dog proofing the apartment. I am an expert at cleaning pee and poop from the carpet and do not expect the dog to be perfect. I am willing to put in the effort to housetrain and buy winter gear if she is afraid of the cold.
Discipline:	I say a firm "No", then lead the dog away, and give treats and encouragement to train the dog to do the correct behavior. Then I wait and watch a bit and if it happens again, I repeat the same steps. I will also have a crate for her in a quiet corner of the apartment to go in if she is anxious or needs a time out.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	While I'm at work, the dog will either free roam the apartment or be in her crate, whichever she prefers and depending on if she is destructive. My husband is currently a student so he is mostly free during the day and can take the dog out to potty, go for walks, feed, and play with her. When I come home from work, I will also do all these things so that she will know we both take care of her and will be trained to follow commands from both of us.
Discipline:	I say a firm "No", then lead the dog away, and give treats and encouragement to train the dog to do the correct behavior. Then I wait and watch a bit and if it happens again, I repeat the same steps. I will also have a crate for her in a quiet corner of the apartment to go in if she is anxious or needs a time out. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: While I'm at work, the dog will either free roam the apartment or be in her crate, whichever she prefers and depending on if she is destructive. My husband is currently a student so he is mostly free during the day and can take the dog out to potty, go for walks, feed, and play with her. When I come home from work, I will also do all these things so that she will know we both take care of her and will be trained to follow commands from both of us.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes, my husband is a student and is hone during the day with mostly evening classes.
Where would dog eat?	I have cleared the dining room as a play area and the crate will go in the corner. I have a space next to the kitchen for the dog food and water bowls, but can be moved anywhere in the apartment if the dog seems nervous or anxious eating there.
Where would dog sleep:	If she is housebroken and would like to snuggle with me, she can sleep on my bed or next to it, or she can sleep in her crate.
Play & exercise:	My apartment is pet friendly and has a small pond/walking area for dogs. There is also a park two blocks away and this neighborhood has lots of places to walk that are quiet and grassy. There are also lots of other parks and walking trails that I want to take the dog to explore with me. I also have plenty of dog toys for chewing and playing fetch. If she doesn't like the crate, I can set up a play pen for her for when we're both out of the house and I have two neighbors with variable schedules who are willing to help take care of the dog if necessary. I think between all of us, she will get plenty of exercise and will not be bored.
How will you exercise your dog?	On leash
Fenced yard?	No, I don’t have a fenced in yard.
Willing to pick up dog waste?	Yes, I will clean up after my dog.
Willing to use a crate?
Living arrangements:	Rent/lease home
Landlord info:
May we contact your landlord?	Yes, you may contact my landlord.
Lease allow dogs:	Yes, my lease permits dogs.
Landlord permission:	Yes, my landlord is fine with me owning a Pembroke
Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	Yes
Description of yard:	n/a
Household members:
Everyone in household agrees about adopting a corgi?	Yes, everyone agrees and wants to adopt a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
May we do a home visit?	Yes, I will allow LPWCR representatives to inspect my home prior to allowing me to adopt a Pembroke.
Who will be responsible for the adopted corgi’s care?	Jane Wong
Willing to train children?	n/a right now, but if we ever do have a child, we will teach the child how to interact with the dog and take care of her in an age appropriate way.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
Current pets:
Current pets dog friendly?	Yes, all of our current pets are friendly toward dogs.
Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	Yes, I expect there will be some difficulties and adjustment required when I introduce the dog into the family, but I have plans for if they don't get along and I am willing to put in many hours a day to training all my pets.
Lifetime commitment to Pembroke?	Yes, I am willing to commit to this dog for the rest of its life.
Return to Lakeshore if unable to care for Pembroke?	Yes, I will only surrender my adopted corgi to LPWCR if I am unable to care for it.
Understand no guarantees?	Yes, I understand that there are no guarantees regarding the condition, health, behavior or personality of the Pembroke I adopt.
Carefully considered the pluses and minuses of adopting a pet?	Yes, I have carefully thought out my decision to adopt a Pembroke and am willing to deal with the consequences.
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