Untitled_2229 - Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue

Date & Referral Source
State:		Date of Application:	02/11/2019	Referred by:	Website
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Type of Dog Wanted
Ages interested in:	10 years +	Gender preferred:	Either a Male or a Female	Color preferred:	Any color	Activity level:	Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful
Other preferences:	My Pembroke Corgi is a certified therapy dog, He goes to work with me at Grinnell College every day. Students seek him out constantly for petting (he is famous as "the Physics Corgi" and is featured on the department bulletin board).. At 13-1/2 he is no longer active, but students love old dogs. I am looking for a companion to my dog and REALLY want a calm, friendly, outgoing temperament I might work with to become a certified therapy dog — though I may not do that if the dog doesn't want to. It is important that the dog be well-socialized. Honestly, I'm not in a position to spend six months working on that, but I can definitely work on Canine Good Citizen behavior.
Dog Ownership History
Previous dog owner?	Yes
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Questions Regarding Motivation for Adopting and Intentions
Who is this dog for?	myself
Why do you want a Pembroke?	I currently am owned by a Pembroke named Jack.. I love his friendliness. Jack is exceptionally chill for a Corgi. I can trust him with toddlers piled on top of him, getting his hair pulled, fingers in his mouth. Whew!. I realize most Corgis aren't that laid back. I just love him. I have gone back and forth on this — getting the same breed is NOT the same as getting the another version of mine. But he remained with his breeder for 1-1/2 years (while she looked for a good pet home for him) and he loves to be part of a Corgi pod.
Activities planned with Pembroke:	I'll take the dog to school five days a week. Lots of attention from students. S/he will be walked on the school quad several times every day — room to roam. If reliable off leash, the opportunity to run back and forth a bit.. If comfortable with leash control by other people, my students love to take a break for class/study activities to go for a walk with a dog. There is a fenced off-leash dog park in town if that's the only safe way to let the dog run. I'd like to take the dog to AKC Canine Good Citizen classes. Even if already trained, I'll want to get the dog accustomed to me as source of control.
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:	Well, depends on the mistake. Misbehavior, a sharp voice, if that works. If on leash, a sharp pull. Mostly getting the dog's attention and letting her/him know that I don't approve. Are you talking about pee/poop in the house? I am around my dog so many hours a day that this is rare. I'm pretty good about noticing when a dog needs to go out. Eating furniture rare, I'm with my dog all the time. Kenneling if the dog can't be trusted alone, but I'd prefer not to have to do that.
Discipline:	Mostly a sharp tug on the leash. If the dog is bonded to me, a loud voice is usually enough to interrupt a behavior. I've been know to flick my finger against the end of the nose if I'm in a hurry to get the mouth away from something. Just hard enough to make the dog back up. Mostly I try to reward good behavior.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:	In my office at work, in the home of my friends when I visit. This means bering able to get along either other dogs. I'm looking for a well-socialized dog, Though I will train the dog to "leave it"
Discipline:	Mostly a sharp tug on the leash. If the dog is bonded to me, a loud voice is usually enough to interrupt a behavior. I've been know to flick my finger against the end of the nose if I'm in a hurry to get the mouth away from something. Just hard enough to make the dog back up. Mostly I try to reward good behavior. Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: In my office at work, in the home of my friends when I visit. This means bering able to get along either other dogs. I'm looking for a well-socialized dog, Though I will train the dog to "leave it"
House dog or outside dog?	House dog
People at home during the day?	No. That's why I keep it with me..
Where would dog eat?	In my kitchen.
Where would dog sleep:	In my bedroom, if s/he wants to. On the bed, even. I'll have a big cushion dog bed in a corner of the living room. S/he'll be free to roam the house at night and can sleep where the dog wants.
Play & exercise:	Yes.
How will you exercise your dog?	On leash
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?	No, you may not 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:	Details: Owner knows Jack. Trusts me as a dog owner. I don't even have a lease. We previously worked together and he saw Jack every day. Gave him the official nickname "Furry Rumba." I haven't yet discussed the possibility of adopting a second dog. I will address this issue soon. Unlikely, but if he vetoes it, I'll terminate this application immediately. The yard is large and unfenced. I allow my dog to play in the back yard. He is absolutely trustworthy and will always respond to come. No way with a new dog. I'll take it to the town fenced off-leash park until we know each other very, very well. Forever if that's what the situation calls for. Clearly I'd prefer not. Looking for a dog that's already accustomed to control — it's my job to get her/him to look to me for that.
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?	me
Willing to train children?	Yes
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?	Yes
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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