Untitled_2064 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	10/17/2018	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, 5 years – 10 years	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	We would enjoy a Corgi who likes other dogs, but it is not necessarily a must-have as we do not have any other pets.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	No
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Iris and Ryan McFarlin (us!)
Why do you want a Pembroke?	We are looking for a people-oriented, affectionate dog as a new addition to our home. We both grew up with dogs and miss the companionship they offer. We feel that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi would be a good size for us at this time as well. We've read up on the breed and feel we have a good general knowledge of what to expect from a Pem. We have a friend from college who owns a Pem and have been delighted to get to spend some time with him!
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Exercise outings/outdoor time – walks, trips to parks, dog park (potentially, depending on the dog) Obedience training and learning tricks for mental stimulation Ryan works on a college campus and would love to bring our four-legged friend with him to work sometimes
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:	We have found that a firm verbal "No" is often enough for smaller mistakes. If there is need, we may crate the dog for a little bit (e.g. jumping all over guests or excessively begging at the table).
Discipline:	We are firm believers in using positive reinforcement for training, but realize that sometimes you do indeed need to discipline as well. In such cases, we aim for constructive discipline to gently but firmly guide the dog rather than frighten or scare it into submission. Fear is never an acceptable discipline or training tool in our perspective.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Loose in the house or out and about with us. If at all possible, we do not want to have to crate our dog during the times we are gone. We understand that that is excruciatingly boring for the dog, not to mention the fact that they have no room to stretch or run around.
Discipline:	We are firm believers in using positive reinforcement for training, but realize that sometimes you do indeed need to discipline as well. In such cases, we aim for constructive discipline to gently but firmly guide the dog rather than frighten or scare it into submission. Fear is never an acceptable discipline or training tool in our perspective. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Loose in the house or out and about with us. If at all possible, we do not want to have to crate our dog during the times we are gone. We understand that that is excruciatingly boring for the dog, not to mention the fact that they have no room to stretch or run around.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	We both work flexible jobs that allow us to be home at various times throughout the day or even work from home for large chunks of the day. It is rare that both of us are out of the house for the entire "normal" work day.
Where would dog eat?	Out of his bowl placed on top of a mat (exact location for bowl in house may take some experimentation to see what works best)
Where would dog sleep:	On his own bed, in his crate, or loose in the house where he pleases. However, we have decided that our bed will be off-limits to our future dog.
Play & exercise:	We will take him/her on multiple walks a day to potty and exercise. In addition, we would like to take our dog to parks to walk/play and maybe the dog park as well, depending on the dog's personality and level of comfort with other dogs. And, of course, we will play with him/her at home, too! We recognize that it is very important to give our pup adequate play and exercise every day, so this is a top priority. As we get to know our new dog, we will get a better idea of how much he or she needs on a daily basis to wear him/her out.
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:	Not applicable
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?	Ryan and Iris McFarlin
Willing to train children?	Yes! (When we have them)
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
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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