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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 01/05/2020 Referred by: Website
First name: {First Name:98} Last name: {Last Name:97} First name 2: {First Name 2:94} Last name 2: {Last Name 2:93}
Street: {Street Address:3}
City: {City:4} State: {State:5} Zip: {Zip:6}

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, Quiet, Playful, Other (Please describe in the box below.)

Other preferences:
 We would prefer a puppy if possible as we both want the dog to be part of the family for as long as possible. A younger dog (younger than age 4) would also be okay!

Previous dog owner?
 No
 
Dog 1
 
Dog 1 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):24}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:25}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:26}
 
Where is this dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):37}
  Dog 2
 
Dog 2 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):30}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:33}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:35}
 
Where is the dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):39}
  Dog 3
 
Dog 3 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):29}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:32}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:36}
 
Where is dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):27}
  Dog 4
 
Dog 4 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):28}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:31}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:34}
Where is this dog now? {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):38}

Who is this dog for?

 We are looking for a corgi to join our family! My girlfriend, Paige and I are both avid researchers and we have spent many hours researching dog breeds for both size and temperament to see which would match our activity level and lifestyle. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the right breed for us!

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We have spent approximately 4 years researching dog breeds! We are both researchers by occupation and hobby. We researched through AKC, PWCCA, and various dog blogs. We also have found various instagram accounts and youtube videos that provided invaluable advice for owning, training, and caring for a corgi. We determined that the a Pembroke Welsh Corgi was the right dog for us through this extensive research. We knew we needed to wait until we were both financially and occupationally stable enough to introduce a dog into our home. From 2016 to 2019 I was preparing to apply to graduate programs and knew that a move and new lifestyle change would be hard for a dog. In August 2019 we moved to Iowa City to start my PhD program, and Paige got a job as a personal trainer and things will be stable here for the foreseeable future We feel that now is the right time to have a corgi join our family!

What we love about this breed is their intelligence, personality, size, and activity level. They are small, yet have a big personality! They love to be active, play, and love puzzles. We both grew up with animals, me with a dog I took a lead in training and we have met many corgi on walks and through neighbors. They are adorable and fun and we love the prospect of having on join our lives!


Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We are both active people, but we also appreciate down time! We have access to multiple dog parks close by and plan to take our Pembroke to the park regularly to socialize with other dogs, and we hope to meet other dog owners in the process! We plan to train our dog personally and through obedience classes. We both loved that our university provided therapy dogs to de-stress students during exam weeks and we are open to having our dog trained as a therapy dog. We love going on walks as it is, we will love it even more with a Pembroke. We love hikes, kayaking, and exploring new areas.

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

Vet contact info:
 {If yes, please provide contact information including the vet’s name, clinic name, street address, city, state, zip, and phone. Also include the website if there is one.:52}

Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this: 		First and foremost we will never be violent with our dog! We respect animals and we will handle misdeeds or mistakes respectfully and patiently. We will use a stern tone and point to the mistake. I don't want to associate the crate with a punishment if they will be spending time there during the day, but I will use positive reinforcement for good behavior to reinforce good rather than strictly punishing bad behavior. If the puppy is being destructive, they may be bored and we will introduce more puzzles to stimulate their mind. If they tantrum, we will actively ignore as to not reinforce this behavior.

Discipline:
 Stern tone, pointing to mistake. If the problem is aggression, I will gently hold the snout. Discipline has its place, but I will also actively reinforce good behavior rather than strictly pointing out and punishing bad behavior.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Our Pembroke will spend most of his or her time in our apartment/home. We will give him a morning walk, afternoon walk, and evening walk. There is plenty of green space, a fenced-in dog park, and nearby parks. It's a great place for a dog!

Discipline:
 Stern tone, pointing to mistake. If the problem is aggression, I will gently hold the snout. Discipline has its place, but I will also actively reinforce good behavior rather than strictly pointing out and punishing bad behavior.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Pembroke will spend most of his or her time in our apartment/home. We will give him a morning walk, afternoon walk, and evening walk. There is plenty of green space, a fenced-in dog park, and nearby parks. It's a great place for a dog!

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 We both have a flexible schedule. Paige as a personal trainer makes her own schedule and can without a doubt have periods of time in the middle of the day to be home with the dog. I also am able to work my schedule around to get into the office late or leave early. We have no doubt that we will be able to be home for the dog every few hours during the week. On weekends, we spend a lot of time at home.

Where would dog eat?
 The corgi will eat in the kitchen near the sink. We have space for a feeding mat. We are both passionate about cooking and will buy our corgi the highest quality food. We will also plan to make our corgi dog-safe, dog-focused food options based on scientific findings regarding best diets for dogs.

Where would dog sleep:
 We have multiple options for this! Most likely we will have a bed in the crate if the corgi would prefer that. Additionally we will have a second bed in the living room.

Play & exercise:
 Walks very often, taking him/her to the park often. When the weather is nice, many hikes. We also value mental exercise and will provide our dog with puzzles and brain teasers to keep them sharp.

How will you exercise your dog?
 On leash

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?
 Our apartment complex has a rectangular plot of land with a medium-high fence, surrounding the entire area. The fence is without a doubt high enough to keep a dog of any size safe inside.

Living arrangements:
 Rent/lease home

Landlord info:
 {If you rent/lease your home, please list the name, telephone number and email address of your landlord. State “Not Applicable” if you own your own home.:67}

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:

 Dog park & walking trails

If we plan to move in August, we will only be moving to a place that has more room (preferably a space that has a second bedroom for a dog-room/office).


Household members:
 {Describe all the people who live in your home, include names, ages and interests. For example, Mary Smith, 29, Enjoys cooking, dog training, gardening and running.:75}

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 (but Jordan will take lead)

Willing to train children?
 Absolutely! I am a graduate researcher in child development and look forward to training my future child how to experience the work and especially how to care for animals!

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

{Please list and describe all of the pets that currently live in your home, including the name, type, age, sex and whether it is neutered. For example, Lenny, komodo dragon, 3 years old, not neutered.:80}

Current pets dog friendly?

Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?
 Definitely! We will put in the time to acclimate the animals together! We will prevent food/sharing aggression and watch and guide their play time very careful to monitor for extra-aggressive actions that fall into dangerous category.

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.

Personal references:
 {Personal References. Please list two people who know your family well, but who are not related to you (No moms, grandmas, sisters, etc) who will attest to the fact that you are a responsible, dedicated pet owner. Include the name of the person, their phone number(s), email and relationship you have with that person. For example, Mary Smith, 123-343-4444, 123-333-5767, marys@gmail.com, friend.:87}