Untitled_1791 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	04/26/2018	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	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Outgoing, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	I'm looking for a Pembroke who can handle being in my condo without me. I work within 10 minutes of my condo and I can regularly come home for lunch. Sometimes though, I'll be at work from 8am – 5pm. When I come home, I'm looking forward to training my Pembroke and being active outside. I have a large green space behind my condo that is dog friendly. I also have a great neighborhood to walk and run around.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	No
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	This Pembroke Corgi will be for me.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I'm looking for a companion who's intelligent, trainable, and can join me in outdoor activities. I'm attracted to the Corgi breed because they seem to match these characteristics. Although I haven't owned a dog before, I have volunteered at my local Humane Society for a year now. I've interacted with a wide variety of breeds and luckily a few Corgis. I love their sociable personality, their inquisitiveness, and their ability to be active despite being a smaller breed.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	On a daily basis, I'll be getting outside with my Corgi. Even in the winter, I'm very active and get outside every day. I have a big green space behind my condo where dogs can run and play. I look forward to learning how to train my Corgi and I hope to keep him or her mentally stimulated. I also enjoy interacting with dogs, so training will be an important part of our relationship. I also love some downtime around my house, so I'm hoping for a cuddly friend once the day is done.
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?	No
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Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this:	I'm still a novice to dog training, so I'll be looking forward to getting some expert instruction. My instinct would be to gain the Pembroke's attention in a consistent way that indicates he has made a mistake. I would not yell or physically intimidate the animal. My main goal would be to have a consistent reaction to the Corgi when he or she makes a mistake so they can learn to interpret my interactions.
Discipline:	I would use a change of voice and eye contact to communicate a disciplinary message. I would never harm, yell, or subject my dog to discomfort due to a mistake.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	He or she would spend time in my condo during weekdays. After work, we would train, take a walk, or a short run around my neighborhood and condo green spaces. I would set up the back of my crossover SUV so he or she could securely, safely, and comfortably ride with me to any outdoor activity that I might take part in (usually hiking, short trail runs, and camping). At night, the Corgi would be with me relaxing around the house. During most weekdays, I stay near home after work. On the weekends, I get outdoors and spend time at home. In both cases, the Corgi would be with me most often.
Discipline:	I would use a change of voice and eye contact to communicate a disciplinary message. I would never harm, yell, or subject my dog to discomfort due to a mistake. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: He or she would spend time in my condo during weekdays. After work, we would train, take a walk, or a short run around my neighborhood and condo green spaces. I would set up the back of my crossover SUV so he or she could securely, safely, and comfortably ride with me to any outdoor activity that I might take part in (usually hiking, short trail runs, and camping). At night, the Corgi would be with me relaxing around the house. During most weekdays, I stay near home after work. On the weekends, I get outdoors and spend time at home. In both cases, the Corgi would be with me most often.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	There are not people at my home while I'm at work, but I do plan to install some home cameras so I can keep an eye on my Corgi.
Where would dog eat?	He or she would have a food station in my kitchen.
Where would dog sleep:	My Corgi would have a comfortable dog bed in my master bedroom.
Play & exercise:	I have a great neighborhood that's very walkable and green spaces for a dog to run in. I would play fetch with the Corgi and find other physical activities that he or she enjoys. I know how important it is for a herding breed to get activity. It's in their blood, just like being active and getting outdoors is in mine. Once my Corgi is ready to socialize with other dogs, I would take him or her to our local dog parks too.
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.
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Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	I live in a condo community with ample lawns and shared spaces. I also have a large park behind my condo where people in my neighborhood frequent with their animals.
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?	Michael (myself)
Willing to train children?	Absolutely! Although I do not have children of my own yet, my niece and nephew visit every so often from Colorado. They already have a dog and good pet manners, but I would do my best to teach them about my dog and how to interact appropriately with him.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
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Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	I do not have any pets currently.
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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