Untitled_1647 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	02/12/2018	Referred by:	Website, Other
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	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Black Headed Tri, Sable & White	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Other (Please describe in the box below.)
Other preferences:	We have 2 cats. Both cats are comfortable around dogs as they were raised, from kittenhood, around 2 large dogs (a lab and Golden Retriever).
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	No
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	Myself (Samantha) and my boyfriend (Patrick).
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I absolutely adore this breed for their spirit and energy. I find their spunky nature to be irresistable and endearing, and such a good match for my own personality. I think they are beautiful dogs with so much life in them. I have been lucky enough to work with dogs for the past 2 years at a boarding/training facility, and we see a lot of corgis at our facility. I have had so many good experiences with how playful and affectionate the corgis are. I have researched the breed on my own a bit, and am aware of the need to provide them with plenty of activity, as they are herding dogs by nature. I am also aware that it is important for corgi owners to be aware of their herding instincts and how these behaviors may come into play with people, other animals, etc.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	My boyfriend and I are both active people and enjoy being outside. We have several state parks/conservation areas we love to go walking through, all of which are dog friendly, and we would definitely bring our Pembroke with us on those trips. We also enjoy the beach and hiking. My boyfriend loves Frisbee and has interest in training our future dog to catch one. We are lucky enough to live in a neighborhood with a dog park, walking trails, and lots of open green space where we could safely play and explore with our dog.
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 gently correct our dog and try to continually positively reinforce desired behaviors. We understand that dogs learn by repetition and conditioning, so it is just as important to teach a dog what is right as to correct it when it does something "wrong".
Discipline:	We say "no" and use redirection, i.e. removing a dog from a situation in which they are acting out or unsafe, replacing an undesired behavior with a desired response such as offering a toy if they are being disruptive, etc. Though we do crate train, we do not believe in using a crate as punishment. We also do not believe in spraying a dog with water, scaring it with loud noises, etc.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Our Pembroke would have free reign of our home when we are present to supervise. We would be crate training our dog so that it can be safe when we are not home, but it would not spend time in the crate as long as we are home. We would have a place for our dog to sleep (their own bed, or in our bed).
Discipline:	We say "no" and use redirection, i.e. removing a dog from a situation in which they are acting out or unsafe, replacing an undesired behavior with a desired response such as offering a toy if they are being disruptive, etc. Though we do crate train, we do not believe in using a crate as punishment. We also do not believe in spraying a dog with water, scaring it with loud noises, etc. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Pembroke would have free reign of our home when we are present to supervise. We would be crate training our dog so that it can be safe when we are not home, but it would not spend time in the crate as long as we are home. We would have a place for our dog to sleep (their own bed, or in our bed).
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes. My boyfriend and I are both home in the mornings.
Where would dog eat?	We would have a space set aside in our dining room/kitchen area for their food bowls. We plan on feeding morning and night, on a schedule.
Where would dog sleep:	In a dog bed or in our bed.
Play & exercise:	We would ensure our dog gets walked multiple times a day and also has time to play outside (fetch, Frisbee, etc). As mentioned before, my boyfriend and I enjoy a lot of different outdoor activities such as hiking and walking nature trails, going to the beach, etc. so we would include our corgi in these activities.
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:	We do not live in a house. However, our neighborhood is dog-friendly and has a fenced in dog park on site. We also have nature trails nearby.
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?	both Samantha & Patrick
Willing to train children?	Yes. We do not yet have children but when we do, we absolutely intend on instilling in them a love for animals and the knowledge to treat animals with respect and care.
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 would utilize professional training if there was ever a problem between animals in our home.
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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