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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 09/03/2020 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:
 We have a large, fully fenced in back yard (6' wood privacy fence) and live right behind a park, so plenty of opportunity for walks and playing in the park. There is also a dog park within a 10min drive from us!

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?

 My husband and I

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 My husband and I have always had a soft spot for corgis and their fluffy buns! We have a couple close friends with corgis and have loved how goofy, smart, friendly, and affectionate they are. Though we haven't individually owned our own dogs, we both grew up with dachshunds, we've lived with roommates' dogs in college, and dog-sit for friends and family members when they're out of town. We are currently looking to adopt a corgi and a dachshund so they will have a buddy to play with. Having significant experience with dachshunds, we feel very prepared to take on the mischief, stubbornness, activity level, and back/spine safety considerations that Corgis exhibit as well. We have been reading up about the breed on various corgi rescue/club websites and feel it has been helpful for enhancing our knowledge of the breed. We are willing to drive to pick up the dog, meet someone halfway, whatever might work best for transportation. We are at a great time in our lives where we're married, have a house, great jobs, and a strong family and friend support system, so we are able to dedicate the time, energy, patience, and tons of love required to bring a new pet into our home.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 All sorts! We are pretty active people and like to go for walks around the neighborhood, hiking, gardening in the back yard, etc. I imagine there will be some doggy play dates with our friends' and families' dogs in our future as well once our pups get acclimated. We also live right behind a park and are about 10min away from a dog park. We do also like spending time inside and snuggling up with blankets and a good movie, so a couch potato would fit right in 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

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: 		Quick/timely correction, redirection, work to understand root cause of the behavior (bored? anxious?), and ensure consistency with our expectations and training approach.

Discipline:
 Our approach is centered around positive reinforcement. Some strategies we employ with our cats and family pets include getting their attention with a stern voice or loud clap, redirect to something else that IS acceptable (provide a toy to chew on, blankets to dig into, grass to potty on, etc.), and praise them a lot when they do a good job and/or resist the negative behavior so they know what we are looking for going forward. We absolutely don't want to scare them or create ongoing anxiety that might shift to resentment and retaliation or fear-based behaviors. Figuring out what they're motivated by is really important to establishing the right incentives for good behavior. Our doxies growing up were all food motivated (myself included!), so we used small treats, lots of love, and patience to help with their training.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Likely free to roam around the house with me during the day. We will also have a dedicated space for the dogs with beds, toys, water, food, etc. for when we leave the house.

Discipline:
 Our approach is centered around positive reinforcement. Some strategies we employ with our cats and family pets include getting their attention with a stern voice or loud clap, redirect to something else that IS acceptable (provide a toy to chew on, blankets to dig into, grass to potty on, etc.), and praise them a lot when they do a good job and/or resist the negative behavior so they know what we are looking for going forward. We absolutely don't want to scare them or create ongoing anxiety that might shift to resentment and retaliation or fear-based behaviors. Figuring out what they're motivated by is really important to establishing the right incentives for good behavior. Our doxies growing up were all food motivated (myself included!), so we used small treats, lots of love, and patience to help with their training.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Likely free to roam around the house with me during the day. We will also have a dedicated space for the dogs with beds, toys, water, food, etc. for when we leave the house.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, I work remotely from home.

Where would dog eat?
 We will have a dedicated space for the dogs with beds, toys, water, food, etc. Depending on how they do, we may place their bowls in separate spots and supervise to avoid food aggression and one trying to eat the others' food.

Where would dog sleep:
 We're open to seeing what works best for everyone, especially as they get acclimated in the beginning. Either in their own bed, on the floor near our bed, in our bed with us.

Play & exercise:
 A lot. Large fenced in back yard with plenty of room to run and play, anticipate walks to the park and around the neighborhood, trips to the dog park, hiking, etc.

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?
 6' wood privacy fence surrounding full back yard and connected to the house

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:

 Our house is on a 0.3 acre plot, large fenced in back yard, no swimming pool, a few big trees, shed, patio, and a couple garden beds

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 of us, Justin and Kelly

Willing to train children?
 Yes, absolutely. We don't have kids or small children visiting, but definitely believe in training and establishing boundaries with people, especially children, around how to best to interact with our animals.

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?
 Yes, we are very willing to try everything in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment, including but not limited to gradual supervised introductions to help acclimate, working with professional trainers, and dedicating separate safe spaces

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}