Untitled_2182 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	12/25/2018	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	Any age	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	We would prefer not to have a dog that is extremely active.
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 would be for myself and Nicholas Chinaris. We have been wanting to adopt a dog for a long time and are finally in a situation where we are ready to adopt! We also have one roommate who would be available to help care for the Pembroke.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	We adore Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Specifically, we love their "pack" mentality and are seeking a dog that is both affectionate and intelligent. We also feel that the corgi's size and temperament is perfect for our current apartment living situation. In addition, we appreciate corgis' obedience once trained, and their loyalty to their families. After researching the corgi's daily care and needs, we also believe that the corgi's exercise needs would complement our current lifestyle.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	We live very close to Lake Michigan, so we would love to take our corgi on trips to the lake. Our neighborhood is filled with dogs, and it is very rare that we leave the house without seeing someone walking their dog. Therefore, we hope to allow our Pembroke to interact and play with other dogs. We also have a park across the street where we can let our corgi play as part of his/her walks and exercise. Lastly, we own a car, so will have the ability to drive our Pembroke further distances for training, medical needs, fun trips, etc.
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 believe that positive reinforcement is the best way to discourage a dog's mistakes. Nick, having raised and trained two dogs and fostered several others, has found success with this practice. Staying patient and level-headed is the best way to teach a dog the right way to behave. Even when our dog makes a mistake, we will always treat him or her with love.
Discipline:	Teaching a dog single-word vocal commands accompanied with hand gestures. We feel that using this method to establish clear rules from the beginning leads to a happy, healthy understanding between us and our dog.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Our Pembroke would spend most of his or her time with us in our apartment. He or she would also accompany us on our frequent walks, especially in the park across the street from our building. Even on cold days, we enjoy being outside and would love having our Pembroke by our side.
Discipline:	Teaching a dog single-word vocal commands accompanied with hand gestures. We feel that using this method to establish clear rules from the beginning leads to a happy, healthy understanding between us and our dog. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Pembroke would spend most of his or her time with us in our apartment. He or she would also accompany us on our frequent walks, especially in the park across the street from our building. Even on cold days, we enjoy being outside and would love having our Pembroke by our side.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes. The three people living in our apartment all have staggered work schedules, so there is almost always at least one person home.
Where would dog eat?	There is an area in our kitchen where we would set out his or her food bowl and water dish.
Where would dog sleep:	We would buy a doggie bed for him or her, and try to place it where he or she is most comfortable. Either in our bedroom or living room, depending on the Corgi's preference.
Play & exercise:	There are doggie play dates scheduled by our neighbors living with dogs, which we would love to bring our Corgi to. We would also love to have a Corgi with us on walks and visits to the park or Lake Michigan. In regards to the question below, we would keep our dog on the leash while walking around our neighborhood. We have many pretty neighborhood streets surrounding our building with trees, bushes, and grass, so the corgi would not be restricted solely to hard, city surfaces. The park across the street from our apartment is fenced in, so we would be able to let the corgi off of the leash while playing there.
How will you exercise your dog?	Both on leash and restrained to the yard
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?	No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.
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?	Melanie Sholl and Nick Chinaris
Willing to train children?	We do not have any children.
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?	We currently do not own any other pets besides a beta fish, who lives out of a dog's reach on our mantle. We do not plan on having more than one dog besides our Pembroke. However, if the situation arises, we would be more than willing to try resolving any problems.
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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