Untitled_1354 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	08/22/2017	Referred by:	Website
Contact Information
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Address
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Type of Dog Wanted
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:	Male	Color preferred:	Red & White, Red Headed Tri, Sable & White	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
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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 corgi is for the both of us; we live together at the address above.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	Nancy has wanted a corgi for a very long time and thinks Pembrokes are the cutest dogs ever. She's been researching Pembrokes for years and we've both been talking seriously about getting a Pembroke for almost as long but we were waiting for the right time (moving in together and Nancy being able to work from home). We love the stubby legs and the tails, and how they not only look happy all the time but are generally energetic, friendly dogs . From the Pembrokes that we've met on the street during our walks and at various gatherings with other dog owners, we've only grown more sure that we wanted a Pembroke.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Maung is looking forward to taking a dog along on our daily walks and we are both looking forward to bringing our Pembroke along to some of the various dog owners meetups that we've been attending lately. We also have several friends that are dog owners or are becoming dog owners and we plan to let our dogs play together often. We've also been looking at dog parks in our local area and are also entertaining the thought of having bigger adventures (roadtrips) in the future with our dog.
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're hoping to learn more concrete techniques about this during training but we want to use positive reinforcement for good behavior as much as possible and try to avoid the bad behavior. If the Pembroke does do something bad, we will try to make the connection between the bad behavior very clear so that the dog understands what it did was bad, not that it is bad and not a good boy.
Discipline:	We will try our best to be in firm but fair control at all times. We will try to use rewards when possible, then use verbal commands like "sit" or "down" to try and stop the undesired behavior if it's still happening right then, or try to distract with toys. We'll react as little as possible to bad behavior to avoid reinforcing it. If completely necessary, we'll have a timeout for a little bit.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	During work hours, our Pembroke will most likely be at home with Nancy, who works from home most of the time, with a walk break around lunchtime. Sometimes, our Pembroke might come into work with Maung, whose workplace allows pets to come in occasionally and whose campus is very open and fun for dogs. Beyond work hours, we really want to let the dog set their style. We often have daily walks in the evening after dinner and like to visit parks. At the same time, we are also couch potatoes once in a while, or will have dinner parties with friends that also have dogs.
Discipline:	We will try our best to be in firm but fair control at all times. We will try to use rewards when possible, then use verbal commands like "sit" or "down" to try and stop the undesired behavior if it's still happening right then, or try to distract with toys. We'll react as little as possible to bad behavior to avoid reinforcing it. If completely necessary, we'll have a timeout for a little bit. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: During work hours, our Pembroke will most likely be at home with Nancy, who works from home most of the time, with a walk break around lunchtime. Sometimes, our Pembroke might come into work with Maung, whose workplace allows pets to come in occasionally and whose campus is very open and fun for dogs. Beyond work hours, we really want to let the dog set their style. We often have daily walks in the evening after dinner and like to visit parks. At the same time, we are also couch potatoes once in a while, or will have dinner parties with friends that also have dogs.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes, Nancy is almost always home during the workday.
Where would dog eat?	We have an open floorplan where our kitchen, dining area, and living room are all connected. We haven't 100% decided where the bowl will go but it will go in one of these areas. If the corgi eats with us (i.e. in the dining area), we will be strict with a distinction between "human food" and "corgi food" to make sure the corgi is healthy and getting a balanced, wholesome diet.
Where would dog sleep:	Most likely in a dog bed in our bedroom with us.
Play & exercise:	We plan to take our corgi on a couple walks a day. We will also take the corgi to dog parks, to local gatherings of dog owners, and to see our friends that also have dogs so that they can play together.
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?	At our apartment complex, we have a fenced-off area outside specifically set aside for dogs to run around in. The fence is very high (for a corgi certainly, anyway).
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?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	Yes
Description of yard:	N/A (we don't live in a house)
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?	Yinan (Nancy) Yue
Willing to train children?	Yes. We currently do not have children but we are willing to take the time to teach our children to care for animals when we need to.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
Current pets:
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 willing.
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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