Untitled_1919 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	07/07/2018	Referred by:	Website
Contact Information
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years, 5 years – 10 years	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Quiet, Playful, Other (Please describe in the box below.)
Other preferences:	We are looking for a companion/therapy dog for our son who has autism, and is also hypervigilant. We have 2 cats, one of whom is relaxed and another who is territorial. Julie, the designated responsible owner, would like to walk with the dog. If the dog is not able to walk long distances, however, it would not be a deal breaker.,
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	We are looking for a family dog who will be a companion to our 12 year old son who has special needs. Julie will be the primary responsible owner. We do not expect our 12 year old to have real responsibility, for the sake of the dog.
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I have a friend who has adopted 2 corgis over the past 2 decades. I love(d) her corgis, Fiona and Jeeps. I am looking for a Pembroke because I have read that they are easier to train than Cardigan Welsh Corgis. We are looking for a smaller dog so that we can more easily take the dog with us places, and because we want the dog to be inside much of the time. I have done research. I'm a bit concerned about the corgi's herding instinct, with regard to our cats, but it seems all breeds I like are herding dogs. What I love about the breed that it is small, yet athletic, generally smart/trainable, and that they have the potential to be great therapy dogs.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	I would walk with our dog often. My son would play with the dog often, and snuggle with the dog. Depending upon recommendations, I would like my son to sleep near the dog. I hope to take the dog with us, if appropriate for the dog. For instance, my parents are in an Assisted Living, and I would like to bring the dog with us on our daily visits. My son attends a school for children with special needs, and I would like to take the dog for other students to pet. I would like the dog to be a part of our family. While it is okay for animals to learn how to be alone, I would like the dog to be with us much of the time.
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:	House Training: Create a schedule and consistently implement it so our corgi can understand expectations. Positive reward is given when our corgi potties outside, quickly. If corgi makes mistake and I catch her/him in act, then take outside and implement above. If I don't catch in act, then forget it about it since corgi won't make connection. Chewing: Distraction using appropriate chew toys and treats Other issues: Try to understand cause of mistake, and figure out way to help corgi succeed/link behavior I desire to positive outcome.
Discipline:	Use positive strategies such as rewards including praise, pets, attention and treats. Ensure that dog can understand what it is we/I am trying to teach through clear and consistent training/outcomes. Remember that our dog is not trying to make a mistake and wants to please. I practice this with my son many many times a day….
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	Inside, although we have a fenced yard if it turns out our corgi enjoys being outside. My son and I enjoy being outside, and we would like to have the dog with us when we are out. My husband is an indoor guy: I could see our corgi snuggling with him by the couch, but that would mostly be after working hours.
Discipline:	Use positive strategies such as rewards including praise, pets, attention and treats. Ensure that dog can understand what it is we/I am trying to teach through clear and consistent training/outcomes. Remember that our dog is not trying to make a mistake and wants to please. I practice this with my son many many times a day…. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Inside, although we have a fenced yard if it turns out our corgi enjoys being outside. My son and I enjoy being outside, and we would like to have the dog with us when we are out. My husband is an indoor guy: I could see our corgi snuggling with him by the couch, but that would mostly be after working hours.
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	Yes, I am home during the day. It is not unusual for me to be gone for long periods of time because I walk, run errands, and because I care for my aging parents. However, I have the ability to come home during the day while others are working. For instance, I can easily come home in between errands, etc. As mentioned earlier, I hope to take our corgi with me on small trips that would be suitable for our corgi, such as visiting the Assisted Living and/or picking up my son from school.
Where would dog eat?	We have a room for our cats (It is the nicest room in the house, with sun streaming in, temperature controlled, and very quiet). We already have a kennel set up for our new dog in this room. (The kennel is connected to the dog crate, allowing the dog to be in a small space when needed, but also to have a larger, protected space, should I feel this is appropriate). I will feed the corgi in the kennel so that our dog has a safe place to eat, that is his/her very own.
Where would dog sleep:	I am unsure about this, and very open to advice. There is a possibility that our corgi will sleep in its crate, in the kennel mentioned above. What I would ideally desire is for our corgi to sleep near our son. I'm not sure what is best for the dog at this point. The point of allowing the dog to sleep near our son is so that they will bond. I would initially keep our dog in a crate, when sleeping in our son's room. I would gradually see how it would work to allow the dog to sleep in its own bed, near my son's bed. (My son has already made our dog a bed that is sizable, made of a wooden frame, and very comfortable once padded with blankets).
Play & exercise:	My son will most likely spend all of his extra time playing with our dog. My son loves dogs, and naturally invents games to play with them (as well as cats). Additionally, I will regularly walk our dog. If all else fails, we have a fenced backyard and access to a nearby dog park. We have many dogs in our neighborhood, and we already know many dogs and their owners from greeting them as we all walk in our neighborhood. We have many dog owners who are rooting for our son to get a dog. If there are options that I have not yet discovered, I am certain that these people will tell me about them….
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?	It is a 3 foot, 6 inch chain link fence. We have had a fence company come out and arranged for repairs to ensure that a smaller dog will not escape from it, or get hurt by it..
Living arrangements:	Own home
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Restrictive covenants?	Not applicable
Breed/size restrictions?	No
Description of yard:	We have a fenced back yard where the previous house owner kept 2 small dogs. We have no swimming pools. I can think of nothing in our yard that would be harmful to a dog.
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?	Julie
Willing to train children?	Yes. I have already spent a great deal of time helping my son care appropriately for our cats when he was younger. He has had a great deal of exposure to all kinds of dogs, and does well with them. My son would not do well with a high strung dog. My son would do very well with a dog who has a sensitive and therapeutic nature. I am more than willing to help my son safely and appropriately interact with our dog, as that is the main point of bringing a new dog into our household.
Any allergies?	No one is allergic.
Current pets:
Current pets dog friendly?	No, some of our current pets are not friendly toward dogs
Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?	I answered "NO" above, because I did not want to give the impression that I know my cats are friendly towards dogs (ie, I couldn't honestly answer, "YES"). The best answer is that "I DON'T KNOW" whether my cats are friendly towards dogs. We did not have any problems introducing our 2 cats to each other (they were both adopted from humane society, at different times). I am not sure how Mac or Ruth will respond to a dog, since they have never been exposed to a situation where they are expected to live with a dog. I am hoping that a dog who has a temperament suited to be a companion dog, would also be suited to living with cats. As I have said earlier, I have some concerns that corgis are herding dogs, and am hoping that a foster parent can shed light on a particular dog's ability to co-existent with 2 nice cats who are…well, cats.
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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