Untitled_1410 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	09/21/2017	Referred by:	Website
Contact Information
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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:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	I need a dog who needs a good, safe home where they will be loved and cherished. My dogs have all had long and happy lives. I have had dogs for most of my adult life, with just a break or two. Even then, I cared for my Mom's dogs.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Me, Cathleen Dornon, the applicant.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I have been impressed with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed due to its high intelligence, trainability, athleticism and social nature. It shares many of these attributes with collies, a breed I have been around for most of my life. I chose collies to have while my daughters were home due to their lively, energetic natures and the size of the collie which suited the children's activity level. I am now an empty nester, most of the time, and the smaller size Corgi would be a great couch companion as well as having the energy and endurance for walks and backyard play.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Sit on the cough and pet it, play in the back yard, walks, going for car rides. Visiting kids at college and in their homes as they move into adulthood. Oh, yes, feed it and talk to it and let it follow me around like Kelli, my collie, does. I would have another extra shadow,
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
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Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this:	If it's a mess, put dog outside and tell it "go potty" and go in and clean up mess. Murphy Oil soap takes away the smell, easy, no fuss.
Discipline:	lots of praise for good choices. redirection from things not desired, offering good choices and removing the bad choice. making the house dog safe to begin. using a crate or kennel if dog has a tendency to get into trouble when unattended if dog isn't closely supervised. being home a lot so dog has a chance to bond and recognize owner as the "leader of the pack." I don't use aversives – they don't work well with kids or dogs! I will yell "no" in urgent situations, but my general response is to call the dog to me and then praise them for "coming." I have always taught the "come" command by using a 25 foot length or so of clothesline and "reeling" the dog to me as I repeat the command "come." Then, give a treat and lots of praise. I generally use a limited vocabulary with the dogs – come, car, back yard, dinner, go potty, and add more words/commands after they learn the basic commands.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	with Kelli, my collie, while I am at work. The collies took over the spare bedroom. I got rid of the old beds after Thaddeus expired and got a new bed for Kelli. I would get another new dog bed for a new dog. I would likely use a kennel initially while I am at work; however, as my dogs have gotten used to being house dogs, they have always been able to be left free in the house.
Discipline:	lots of praise for good choices. redirection from things not desired, offering good choices and removing the bad choice. making the house dog safe to begin. using a crate or kennel if dog has a tendency to get into trouble when unattended if dog isn't closely supervised. being home a lot so dog has a chance to bond and recognize owner as the "leader of the pack." I don't use aversives – they don't work well with kids or dogs! I will yell "no" in urgent situations, but my general response is to call the dog to me and then praise them for "coming." I have always taught the "come" command by using a 25 foot length or so of clothesline and "reeling" the dog to me as I repeat the command "come." Then, give a treat and lots of praise. I generally use a limited vocabulary with the dogs – come, car, back yard, dinner, go potty, and add more words/commands after they learn the basic commands. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: with Kelli, my collie, while I am at work. The collies took over the spare bedroom. I got rid of the old beds after Thaddeus expired and got a new bed for Kelli. I would get another new dog bed for a new dog. I would likely use a kennel initially while I am at work; however, as my dogs have gotten used to being house dogs, they have always been able to be left free in the house.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Not often at this time. I am still working and within a few years of retirement. Kelli, my collie, is home.
Where would dog eat?	I have always fed the dogs either in the kitchen or in their bedroom. I imagine I would feed a new dog in the kitchen as that is what I am doing now.
Where would dog sleep:	Wherever they wanted to sleep! Either in their bed or jumping on my bed or when the girls visit, their bed!
Play & exercise:	I have a good size, fully fenced back yard. I live in a nice neighborhood for dog walks. There are also two city fenced dog parks fairly close and a couple county dog parks a bit farther (5 miles.) My dogs have always had sufficient exercise and good food and lived fairly long dog lives, even the rescues who didn't have the best starts in life.
How will you exercise your dog?	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?	Standard, chain link fence on either side. Play fencing across the back and one side. A custom made wood fence with gate and small dog size deck between the house and garage. It has kept collies and an Aussie in for most of the 28 years I have lived here.
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	Big back yard, welll shaded, fully fenced in. There's an old kids Playschool play house, sandbox and a kiddie pool behind a tree on its side. No fixtures other than some trees and shrubbery. There's an old dog house that no dog has ever used!
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?	Cathleen G Dornon
Willing to train children?	My kids are dog lovers (and several like cats which we can't have due to allergies of me and one child.) Yes, I spent time with them, teaching them how to pet the dogs and how to handle them but since they had dogs since they arrived home (all 4 kids are adopted) it was just part of their little lives. One daughter arrived home at 4.5 years and within weeks was able to walk my mother's 85# collie. She would put on a leash and announce "heel" and off the two of them would go, up and down the street! It was amazing, her confidence at handling the dog who weighed far more than she did, as well as the dog's confidence in her ability to lead him.
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?	Of course! I do believe that one of the reasons Kelli is likely to adapt well to a Corgi is that they are both herding breeds and herders always seem to play well together. I know there are variances to that, but my experience is that they seem to play the same way, sort of a doggie tag, I certainly have the space to keep a new dog and Kelli separate for a period of time if they have adjustment issues.
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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