Untitled_1537 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	12/03/2017	Referred by:	Website
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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	Gender preferred:	Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Other (Please describe in the box below.)
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Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	This dog is for our family. (Myself, Greg, and our two daughters)
Why do you want a Pembroke?	Our friends have two corgis that they have raised from pups. We love the "spunkiness" and attitude of the dogs. We have gotten to interact with Darla and Bailey (their dogs) quite a bit, and fallen in love with the breed. We think that the corgi's activity level matches our household well, and it doesn't hurt that they are also adorable. Overall, we like that they are a small/medium sized dog but still more active, with BIG personality. Our jack russell is truly a "big dog in a little body" (or is sometimes not even aware she is a dog). I have really enjoyed this combination, and I see corgis as a similar breed type. As for adoption, the puppy buying process has us very frustrated. We are totally unwilling to purchase from a pet store, and the breeder process doesn't seem to match our needs. Breeders are selling corgi pups based on a photograph, when we would like to choose based on personality (seems nearly impossible to find this situation). That has led us to your organization, in the hopes that you might come across a dog that is a good fit. Right now, we would like to add a second dog as ours is aging rapidly. We have many family members with two dog homes, and we have come to believe that dogs are SO socially motivated and driven by the pack impulse, that it is not right to have a single dog. They need constant attention from their human family AND they need canine companionship too.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Our family enjoys hiking, geo-caching, camping, and generally spends a lot of time outdoors spring through fall. Currently, our jack russell is a part of all of those activities, although she is slowing down in her old age. Our oldest daughter is interested in dog training as a hobby, and we envision obedience classes for her (and the new dog) as an absolute necessity. A dog is a family member, and thus is involved in everything we do (besides work).
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:	We think of mistakes in three ways. #1. In my experience with our current dog, when the dog makes a mistake it is most frequently tied to human behavior (obedience class is more for the people than the dogs). If a mistake is reoccurring, ongoing training with positive reinforcement is a must. #2. Also, as an owner, we need to consider how to prevent the behavior in the first place. We have to make sure that the dog is being given an environment that sets him/her up for success. #3. (this is the most important one) a pooped and tired out dog is the best behaved dog. If a dog is making a mistake or being naughty- they may just need more exercise!
Discipline:	At home, we do three things to discipline 1. prevent/distract (for example: our Jack Russell can't handle kids on playground swings… she gets WAY over excited. So, we don't put her in that situation). 2. spray bottle of water (we use this to correct naughty behavior). and 3 , MORE EXERCISE- tired dogs want to snuggle with their families, not look for trouble.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	This depends on the time of the year. My husband and I are teachers, so we are home full time three months of the year… our dog is a family member, so she is with us that whole time (inside, outside…where-ever the people are). While we work, she is crate trained at the advice of our vet (she has anxiety). We would initially crate train our pembroke, with the goal of eventually phasing that out.
Discipline:	At home, we do three things to discipline 1. prevent/distract (for example: our Jack Russell can't handle kids on playground swings… she gets WAY over excited. So, we don't put her in that situation). 2. spray bottle of water (we use this to correct naughty behavior). and 3 , MORE EXERCISE- tired dogs want to snuggle with their families, not look for trouble. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: This depends on the time of the year. My husband and I are teachers, so we are home full time three months of the year… our dog is a family member, so she is with us that whole time (inside, outside…where-ever the people are). While we work, she is crate trained at the advice of our vet (she has anxiety). We would initially crate train our pembroke, with the goal of eventually phasing that out.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	During the summer months, yes. During the school year, I can come home for lunch.
Where would dog eat?	We would provide the corgi with whatever food our vet recommended. Our dog currently eats Science Diet.
Where would dog sleep:	On a dog bed in the master bedroom.
Play & exercise:	We have an active outdoor lifestyle, a fully fenced back yard, two active kids, and plans for at least three walks a day (prior to breakfast, after school, and before bed).
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?	We have a metal fence around the entire back yard, approx. 4 feet tall.
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	We have a large backyard, with a playset and a small deck. It is fully fenced and there is no pool.
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?	Lindsey and Greg
Willing to train children?	ABSOLUTELY. They want this very badly and understand the responsibility associated with a dog (we own one now). They have been saving money for dog care, and are committed to attending obedience as a family.
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?	A dog is a family member. You have no option but to resolve.
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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