Untitled_1542 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	12/06/2017	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	Any age	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Red & White, Sable & White	Activity level:	Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	I would have difficulty with a dog having advanced hip dysplasia as we do have stairs in bi-level home.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	For Richard and Eliza. Eliza's two Pembrokes, Georgie Porgie and Puddin' an' Pie have both died, Georgie at 15 yrs and Puddin' at 12 years. Both were pure-bred reds from West Virginia. Both were perfect friends and companions but Georgie developed dementia this summer and severely bit me and was declining rapidly. Our vet thought he should be put to sleep because we could no longer take him safely in public as children always wanted to hug him. so we did this summer. Puddin loved everyone, human, dog or cat and was the Alpha. She trained Georgie. When she died several years before him he became more assertive and protective of me around other dogs but I had learned by this time that I was his Alpha and insisted that his good manners remained in place. He brought in the newspaper every morning, never soiled unless dire circumstances and went with 1-3 mile walks with me. I miss him greatly. I just don't feel that I could adopt any other dog but a Corgi, as they are the smartest and most loving of any breed, shedding and all.. Richard and I are 80 and 81 respectively and worry that a Corgi puppy might outlive us and so we consider that a rescue dog might be appropriate. We are free to travel long distances to find a beloved Corgi as there is little hope of rescue here in New Mexico. We live in a large house in a beautiful forested area with many hiking trails at 7500 ft in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, near Santa Fe. We have a small walled rear yard and small front yard with grass in a well kept homeowner controlled neighborhood where all dogs are leased in public by law. We have one cat who grew to love Georgie (she just showed up one day 3 yrs ago) and used to go with Georgie and me for a walk.++
Why do you want a Pembroke?	Yes, I've studied back to their Viking past as dogs in seaward vessals. I know how they love to swim, eat fish and enjoy learning tricks. (As young adults my two Corgis used to dance on their hind legs and turn around, fetch whatever, play tug games and ball games and disk games.) I know their herding instincts are strong. My male would nip at my ankle just before going for a walk.. Corgis can tend to overeat and need to be kept on a diet. They require grooming and twice a year they "molt". Exercise is a must, (as it is with me also).
Activities planned with Pembroke:	Walk the few blocks to downtown for socialization with humans and dogs; go on wooded hikes and walks in the snow in winter. There are no fleas here but I bath from time to time helps the coat and aids the shedding process. I would not allow the dog on the bed or the sofa but would supply him or her with an appropriate bed in our bedroom. We have dog crates available but I never used one with my other Corgis as they seemed to sense right away what behavior was appropriate. Chewing on furniture can be a problem, but chairs can be replaced. I would have rope toys for pulling, soft toys for chewing, and many varieties of fetch items. Neither Corgi would ever retrieve and so I learned not to expect them to. We can easily install a doggie door to the rear walled yard with its small grassy area for poop and pee.
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:	Be serious. Verbally say "No". Show him outdoors. Say "Do it here" pointing to the ground. Then go and clean up the mess. If on carpet, use urine pet cleaner. When he goes outside, confirm with enthusiasm that he/she is a very good dog. Corgis, as far as my experience, do not respond to ANY negative training except negatively. An old trained dog who messes is more embarrassed than you are angry and needs to be consoled that it's OK and it was an accident.
Discipline:	On the leash, PATIENCE. When he pulls. gather him up. Put him in a sitting position. Use command STAY. Then on a very short leash impel him to walk close to your side and repeating STAY. Only gradually letting the leash out encouraging him to STAY WITH ME. Do until you are tired and then terminate the exercise. Repeat the next day. Alignment, not surrender, is the goal. I must be the leader in the relationship, or the very smart dog will take me for a patsy.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Indoors in the living room, kitchen or bedroom, unless he/she has a special sleeping place that is quiet. There are no children here and no quarrelling or conflict. The noise would be the TV. As my male Corgi became senile, he wanted more and more to be at my feet or wrapped in the bedcovers. No dogs on bed or sofa. A special chair is OK if he/she can still hop up that far. Water bowl is kept upstairs and down. Both levels have outdoor exit.
Discipline:	On the leash, PATIENCE. When he pulls. gather him up. Put him in a sitting position. Use command STAY. Then on a very short leash impel him to walk close to your side and repeating STAY. Only gradually letting the leash out encouraging him to STAY WITH ME. Do until you are tired and then terminate the exercise. Repeat the next day. Alignment, not surrender, is the goal. I must be the leader in the relationship, or the very smart dog will take me for a patsy. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Indoors in the living room, kitchen or bedroom, unless he/she has a special sleeping place that is quiet. There are no children here and no quarrelling or conflict. The noise would be the TV. As my male Corgi became senile, he wanted more and more to be at my feet or wrapped in the bedcovers. No dogs on bed or sofa. A special chair is OK if he/she can still hop up that far. Water bowl is kept upstairs and down. Both levels have outdoor exit.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes, at least one of us would be at home or we would take the dog in the car with us in the beginning. After confidence and routine were obtained we would hire a live-in sitter when we went on a cruise. My Corgis were excellent road trippers.
Where would dog eat?	When he/she first arrived we would feed whatever was recommended by the rescue team, and then on the advice of our veterinarian. I know overeating can be a Corgi problem.
Where would dog sleep:	Wherever he wished if he was not crate-trained. Probably in our bedroom.
Play & exercise:	Playing indoors with toys as long as we humans can stand it before we lose interest. Walks outdoors twice a day for a younger dog; once for a senior. Visits to socialize with other dogs. (Richard's daughter has two rat terriers that Georgie visited frequently. Downtown has a large park and lake where children, teens and dogs congregate. Also Starbucks has an outside café with dogs allowed. Dogs are allowed on most hiking trails.
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?	The area is a small walled in space under a large deck that has a small garden area with flowers and fountain and a larger area not under the deck planted in grasses with a wooden gate leading around the side of the townhouse.
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	The townhomes are a collection of 30 duplexes with individual front, side and rear yards arranged around a circular drive maintained by the homeowners association. There are no pools of any kind, only trees and grass with some pebbled areas. There seem to be 2 other cats and possibly 3 dogs in the complex who are always leashed.
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?	Eliza
Willing to train children?	My children are grown; my grandchildren are grown. Between us we have 11 great-grand children, non of whom live in the area. No child is ever allowed to irritate or threaten a pet, for the safety of both parties. If toddlers visit, we will separate them from the pets, especially the cat.
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 can physically separate the animals until they get used to each other. The cat was very suspicious of dogs at first but became best friends with Georgie.
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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