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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 05/22/2020 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, 3 years – 5 years
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:

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?

 A family of three who are looking to adopt a dog for the first time. We have never owned a dog before, but are very interested in doing so during this lockdown due to the unprecedented surplus of time spent at home.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We have done a fair amount of research on the dog and feel that the lifestyle and the requirements of the dog are something that we can definitely adapt our lifestyles to fit. Namely, we were looking for a medium sized dog that does not require excessive amounts of exercise, and were immediately drawn to the amount of affection that can be contained within this smaller breed. I really like how this type of dog looks as well as their capability for learning and affection.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 Definitely daily interactions and walks outside (around the block or within our fenced yards). Typical dog training and toy playing is also planned. With three working adults with jobs that make it easier to work from home, there shouldn't be long periods of time in which the dog is not mentally and physically stimulated.

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: 		The most important part is making sure the pembroke understands that it made a mistake and that it should not replicate its actions in the future. I imagine that this is done with a firm voice and body language towards the dog with the use of key training words so it can be used as a learning opportunity on what's wrong and what's right.

Discipline:
 I think an important part of discipline is through positive reinforcement. Creating an understanding through a feedback system of good behavior resulting in praise and treats along with the contrast of bad behavior resulting in firm words and lack of treats and/or timeouts should make it clear to the dog when it is in the right or wrong. Making connections through associating positive behavior with rewards is an important part in teaching the dogs how to behave.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Most of the time would be spent inside the house on the ground floor, as I've learned that due to their shortened legs corgis should avoid climbing down stairs if possible to avoid long-term issues from arising. Of course, this includes daily outside time and walks.

Discipline:
 I think an important part of discipline is through positive reinforcement. Creating an understanding through a feedback system of good behavior resulting in praise and treats along with the contrast of bad behavior resulting in firm words and lack of treats and/or timeouts should make it clear to the dog when it is in the right or wrong. Making connections through associating positive behavior with rewards is an important part in teaching the dogs how to behave.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Most of the time would be spent inside the house on the ground floor, as I've learned that due to their shortened legs corgis should avoid climbing down stairs if possible to avoid long-term issues from arising. Of course, this includes daily outside time and walks.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Our jobs permit us to work from home, so even after the quarantine ends there won't be many days where there is not a person at home during the day to take care of the dog.

Where would dog eat?
 It's flexible, but we plan on an area on hardwood that has a food and water bowl.

Where would dog sleep:
 As mentioned before, we will have a designated area for the dog's kennel that is secluded enough so that if the dog feels that it needs space it can feel safe there.

Play & exercise:
 We plan on daily exercise and mental stimulation through the use of toys and training. We are open to adapting our lifestyles to accommodate the time spent interacting with the dog and look forward to it.

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?
 Around 6 feet tall, barred fence with about 4 inches between the bars. Fences in our backyard.

Living arrangements:
 Own 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?

Lease allow dogs:

Landlord permission:

Restrictive covenants?
 Not applicable

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have a swimming pool in the fenced in back yard, which has a cover that we can use to cover up the pool when it is not in use. Aside from that, we have a front yard and space in the backyard that should provide ample space for the dog to explore.

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?

 No, I will not 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?
 John

Willing to train children?
 Not really applicable, but if that were the situation, then yes.

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

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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?
 We do not have any other pets that can interact with a dog.

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}