Untitled_1792 - 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, 3 years – 5 years	Gender preferred:	Male	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active
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Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Ryan Verkman and Amanda Mathias
Why do you want a Pembroke?	We love corgis! I have studied dog breeds since I was a child and have always admired corgis, but my boyfriend is very interested in the breed and the one behind truly behind the application. We love their fun nature and desire to "keep up". I stayed in a home which had a corgi for a short time, and have also spent the last summer working on a farm at which a corgi cross resided, so I am familiar with the breed in person as well.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Lots of outside playtime and inside cuddle time! We have a very active household and frequently go for runs or walks with the dogs. We love hiking and spending time in our large fenced-in backyard. I spend a lot of time working on training with the younger 2 dogs (the golden is seasoned and does not require training sessions) and the cattle dog cross is currently working on his heelwork. The cattle dog/border collie cross has started agility classes as well, so we have a few pieces of agility equipment to play with as well. Ryan plays softball in the summer and we would very much enjoy bringing our corgi to the games! I also have horses and spend a lot of time at the barn, so if his personality allows, we may bring him there as well.
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 am under the belief that dogs do not make mistakes on purpose, and if they are exhibiting unwanted behavior, there is a flaw in their training. This leads me to analyze where I left a gap and make additions or corrections to their training sessions.
Discipline:	I primarily use redirection training.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Inside while we are gone, wherever we are when we are home. Kenneled if required, left out if capable.
Discipline:	I primarily use redirection training. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Inside while we are gone, wherever we are when we are home. Kenneled if required, left out if capable.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Ryan and I have split shifts. I work mornings to afternoons, he works mid-day to evenings. There is a period of about 5 hours the dogs are left alone. The younger two are kenneled, the golden is left out.
Where would dog eat?	In the kitchen or dining room.
Where would dog sleep:	In our bedroom on a dog bed.
Play & exercise:	Daily exercise and play! I usually go for a 20-30 minute jog or 30-45 minute walk after work. Each dog gets a minimum 15 minutes individual training sessions (treat-training), minimum 15 minutes individual inside play time (play-training), minimum 30 minutes outside play time depending on the weather – more if it's nice out, less if it's frigid or wet. Constant monitored play time with the other dogs when we are home before quiet time (9pm) if he so chooses.
How will you exercise your dog?	Both on leash and restrained to the yard
Fenced yard?	Yes, I have a fenced in yard.
Willing to pick up dog waste?	Yes, I will clean up after my dog.
Willing to use a crate?	4' chain link
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	Small back porch, 8 or so trees, raised fire pit.
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?	Both Amanda and Ryan share responsibilities in care equally.
Willing to train children?	Yes! We do not currently have children, but intend to raise them to treat animals humanely and in the nature of the animal, not in the nature of the human.
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! This was a required step with the adoption of Boston and we will continue to practice this!
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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