Untitled_1450 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	10/13/2017	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, 5 years – 10 years	Gender preferred:	Female	Color preferred:	Red & White, Red Headed Tri, Black Headed Tri, Sable & White, Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	I prefer a smaller size dog, but will consider any.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	For myself. I love Corgi's and I would really like to open up my home for a Corgi in need.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I love Corgis, and know they are a very intelligent breed that needs a lot of stimulation. Despite their size, they are very curious and energetic. I am completely willing to spend the amount of time and care that this wonderful breed needs. I am okay with a dog who loves to run around the house and nip and chase, but the only concern I have is loud barking. I can deal with some barking, but I wouldn't want to disturb my neighbors. I do however, know Corgis are very affectionate and outgoing, and am totally ready give it lots of love, attention, and socialization opportunities.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Id love to get a Corgi so I can go hiking around the beautiful parks of Michigan, and take him/her to dog parks, as well as take him for long walks and short jogs around the neighborhood. I know corgis are stout with short legs, but I have read that they love to run or go on light jogs. I think this is perfect for my lifestyle. It is very important to me that my Corgi will be well socialized with other dogs, but also make a great cuddler 🙂
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:	I have attended obedience classes with a recent new-puppy owner, and I have heard that one should focus on positive reinforcement more than negative punishment. I believe the best way to handle a mistake that my Pembroke makes is to use a stern voice at the exact moment he/she makes the mistake, but also be vigilant in teaching him/her the correct way and rewarding him/her every time he corrects that mistake in the future.
Discipline:	It depends on what the situation is. For instance, if the dog is barking incessantly, the best thing to do is to wait for it to calm down, and once it has calmed down for a short period, reward it heavily. Never reward a dog for bad behavior, even if it is cute and whiny. However, for other misbehaviors such as digging in the trash or destroying things around the house, discipline is best used in a very immediate fashion. (teaching your dog No! or Leave it! in a stern voice the moment something is happening), and using your body language to let the dog know you are not pleased. (NOT by hitting, just by not being affectionate).
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	In my home and out in the courtyard in my apartment, where dogs are allowed to roam and go on walks. My apartment is very dog friendly.
Discipline:	It depends on what the situation is. For instance, if the dog is barking incessantly, the best thing to do is to wait for it to calm down, and once it has calmed down for a short period, reward it heavily. Never reward a dog for bad behavior, even if it is cute and whiny. However, for other misbehaviors such as digging in the trash or destroying things around the house, discipline is best used in a very immediate fashion. (teaching your dog No! or Leave it! in a stern voice the moment something is happening), and using your body language to let the dog know you are not pleased. (NOT by hitting, just by not being affectionate). Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: In my home and out in the courtyard in my apartment, where dogs are allowed to roam and go on walks. My apartment is very dog friendly.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes
Where would dog eat?	In the dining room/foyer area.
Where would dog sleep:	In my room. I have a pretty large room with lots of space that is not to hot.
Play & exercise:	All the time. I want to bring my Corgi on adventures with me when it is nice outside. My Corgi will play outside with other dogs, and run around in fenced parks (near my home), but also go on car rides with me.
How will you exercise your dog?	Both on leash and restrained to the yard
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:	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:	I live in an apartment with a courtyard
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?	Tiffany Yeh
Willing to train children?	I do not have children, but if I do one day then yes.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
Current pets:
Current pets dog friendly?
Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	I do not plan on getting anymore pets, but if it were to happen, I would introduce them carefully and make sure they have their own space. Figure out the issue (is it territorial? Is one pet harassing the other?) and resolve it from there.
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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