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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 02/09/2022 Referred by: Website, Friend
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:
 1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years, 5 years – 10 years, 10 years +, Any age
Gender preferred:
 Male
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:
 Dog friendly.

Previous dog owner?
 Yes
 
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?

 Myself

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 Corgi's are the most loyal and family, loving dogs. I currently own a tri-colored corgi who is about to be 2 years old and he loves making new corgi friends at the park. Kodi takes a big liking to other male corgis and I would love for him to share that friendship with another corgi. I have done extensive research on corgis before I got Kodi and he is very well trained and super cute!

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 We love taking walks to the Navy Pier park and playing fetch. He enjoys the beach and swimming as well as playing with his best friend Kobe, a black lab. He also enjoys biking with me in his little backpack down lake shore drive – the attention and wind on his face are his favorite things in the world! With my Pembroke, I would want to give him the life that he deserves and to share it with me and Kodi.

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: 		First, it depends on the severity and level of mistake. I currently have Kodi trained to understand the meaning of "no." Therefore, after the mistake dogs do not have long-term memory so the goal would be to train him regarding the mistake he made. For example, let's say a new guest comes into the house and he starts jumping on her and yanks at the person's clothing causing damage. The first response would be to immediately call the dog back to heel next to me. Upon breaking the command when I tell him too, I would continue to train with him for when someone comes into the house, he would receive positive reinforcement every time he came and "heeled" next to me and waiting to get my permission before greeting the person. Shaping behavior is key to fixing a mistake not yelling and making the dog anxious/excited.

Discipline:
 Positive reinforcement is needed to overcome the mistake the dog is being disciplined for. Getting to know the dog and discovering how they are best responsive is key to disciplining a dog. For example, some dogs are food motivated (most corgis are) and others can be activity or toy motivated so using this is a good way to discipline than harsher methods.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 With me in Chicago. There are times where I go to visit my family in Indiana so there would be periods of time he would be with my family altogether.

Discipline:
 Positive reinforcement is needed to overcome the mistake the dog is being disciplined for. Getting to know the dog and discovering how they are best responsive is key to disciplining a dog. For example, some dogs are food motivated (most corgis are) and others can be activity or toy motivated so using this is a good way to discipline than harsher methods.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: With me in Chicago. There are times where I go to visit my family in Indiana so there would be periods of time he would be with my family altogether.

House dog or outside dog?

 Outside dog

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

Where would dog eat?
 I have an area that I use for my corgi to eat currently.

Where would dog sleep:
 It depends on how I feel my corgi would like to sleep and his behavior. If he prefers the kennel, his dog bed, or my bed I would be okay with either of those options. However, in order to keep him comfortable in the kennel and continue positive association with it, I encourage them sleeping in there every now and then.

Play & exercise:
 I workout every morning and will take my dogs to the park and then after I finish work, so they will go a total of two times a day. When the weather isn't as good, I typically will have play dates with my friends who also have dogs. Corgis are high energy dogs and I love to be active so depending on the dogs behavior and energy I will adjust accordingly.

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:
 I currently rent with the process of owning a home this summer and do spend time at my house in Indiana.

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?
 No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have a large backyard with open land and no fixtures other than the garden.

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?
 Me

Willing to train children?
 Yes, although I do not plan to have children within the next 5-7 years.

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?

 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, I have done extensive research on introducing new pets to current ones and have learned from Kodi's behavior with other dogs at the park.

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, [email protected], friend.:87}