Untitled_1573 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	01/02/2018	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	5 years – 10 years	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic
Other preferences:	housebroken and friendly with people and other dogs. we don't currently have other dogs, having lost our beloved cavalier 3 years ago and our beloved rat terrier a few weeks ago. but we are considering adopting two dogs – a corgi and a cavalier or possibly two corgis NOTE: we are in Memphis, TN, but willing to travel anywhere in the continental US to bring the right Corgi into our family.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	our family – the two of us plus our two daughters: Ellie, age 14 and Sara, age 11.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	my 11 year old daughter loves Corgis. she has researched them extensively and we have taken her to visit Corgi breeders to get to know the breed better. through her, we have all come to love the intelligence and spirit of these amazing dogs.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	All of us run for exercise and recreation. We would run with our Corgi, cuddle him or her on our couch, play fetch in our large fenced yard, engage his or her mind with games and toys and training. We have a backyard pool and if our Corgi likes to swim we would swim with him or her as well.
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 would firmly yet lovingly correct the mistake and take time to train our Corgi to avoid repeat mistakes. We would never yell or punish.
Discipline:	a clicker, and/or firm yet not angry verbal commands. when safety of the dog or others is an issue, physically restraining them or placing ourselves in a commanding (but not angry or threatening) posture. for example, our terrier used to be hostile to other dogs. we learned to stay above and between her and other dogs when she showed hostility and to firmly tell her "no", and gently but firmly hold her down if necessary. we would never ever yell or strike our dogs.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	in our house and fenced back yard (weather permitting) we have a "doggie door" so our Corgi could come and go to the back yard as desired. we would never chain our dog up or keep him or her outside long term. We would provide a comfy bed and basket of toys in our living room, and once the dog is housetrained, give him or her basically free run of the house.
Discipline:	a clicker, and/or firm yet not angry verbal commands. when safety of the dog or others is an issue, physically restraining them or placing ourselves in a commanding (but not angry or threatening) posture. for example, our terrier used to be hostile to other dogs. we learned to stay above and between her and other dogs when she showed hostility and to firmly tell her "no", and gently but firmly hold her down if necessary. we would never ever yell or strike our dogs. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: in our house and fenced back yard (weather permitting) we have a "doggie door" so our Corgi could come and go to the back yard as desired. we would never chain our dog up or keep him or her outside long term. We would provide a comfy bed and basket of toys in our living room, and once the dog is housetrained, give him or her basically free run of the house.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	yes. my husband works from home.
Where would dog eat?	in our kitchen.
Where would dog sleep:	in a soft cozy bed in our living room. if he or she is house trained and would like to and be able to sleep with us in our bed without keeping us up all night, we would love to have him or her cuddle with us at night too.
Play & exercise:	all four of us run. we would run / walk with our corgi every day, weather permitting. we also have a doggie door so our corgi could get into our large fenced back yard whenever he/she wants.
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?	6 foot high wooden fence with no gaps., and with a latched gate
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	our back yard is approximately 1/4 acre – fenced in on all sides with a 6 ft high wooden fence. We have a set of doggie doors that go from our kitchen, through our garage, to the back yard. We do have a swimming pool that we cover in the winter. we would take the time to train our Corgi to get safely out of the pool if he/she likes swimming (our terrier was terrified of water and never got in the pool). We would also use an "alarm" to alert us when anything (including the Corgi) enters the pool. My husband works from home so the dog would rarely be alone. Our neighborhood has lots of dogs and dog lovers and we all watch out for one another.
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?	Sara primarily, but we will all pitch in.
Willing to train children?	our children are 11 and 14 and have always had dogs in the home and know how to care for them and love them. Our Cavalier was 1 year old when our eldest daughter was born and would sit in my lap as I nursed her. Our Terrier came into our family (by walking up to our front door one day and choosing us) when the girls were 4 and 1 years old.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
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Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	we currently have no pets in our home (first time in 16 years). We may adopt two dogs and will only adopt dogs that get along with other dogs, and will work to resolve any issues that arise.
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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