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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 09/07/2020 Referred by: Website
First name: {First Name:98} Last name: {Last Name:97} First name 2: {First Name 2:94} Last name 2: {Last Name 2:93}
Street: {Street Address:3}
City: {City:4} State: {State:5} Zip: {Zip:6}

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:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic, Very Active

Other preferences:

Previous dog owner?
 Yes
 
Dog 1
 
Dog 1 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):24}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:25}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:26}
 
Where is this dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):37}
  Dog 2
 
Dog 2 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):30}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:33}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:35}
 
Where is the dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):39}
  Dog 3
 
Dog 3 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):29}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:32}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:36}
 
Where is dog now?
 {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):27}
  Dog 4
 
Dog 4 name:
 {Dog Name (Most recent/ current first):28}
 
Dog description:
 {Description of Dog:31}
 
How long owned?
 {Length of time owned:34}
Where is this dog now? {Where is this dog now? (Explain if you no longer have the dog):38}

Who is this dog for?

 Me (Julie Ko)

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 Before I have my current Pembroke Corgi, I was looking for a dog who can be independent, but also has a curious mind and go on adventures with me. A couple of online quizzes showed me Pembroke Corgi as a match. Now I realized they are much more than just that! I had been told that Pembroke Corgis are intelligent dogs, but I am still constantly amazed at the different ways mine would communicate with me. She's perceptive of situations, and I loved that she seems to understand our emotions. She's very affectionate but yet constantly guarding the house; she may be the loudest and smallest watchdog I've known, but her every effort is nevertheless heartwarming. Pembroke Corgis are naturally working dogs, so I'm always looking for new ways to challenge her, whether it's learning a new command or solving puzzles for treats. She seems to be finding herself some "official" jobs to do such as gathering all the socks in one pile or making sure no birds casually eat fruits from the backyard. The common impression of Corgis is that they love food and would overeat given the chances. But mine has turned out to be relatively picky and instead of overeat, she hides her leftovers under the couches or in her bed…I feel very lucky to have a cautious dog who doesn't just eat anything she finds and to have the self control to distinguish when she's full vs when food is just available!

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 On a daily basis, the dogs go on 30minutes to one hour walk. I usually would bring my dog to work, and she gets to socialize with other humans or have play dates with other dogs in the office. After dinner, my dog would potato with me on the couch. I would like to jog with my dog depending on the neighborhood. We go on hikes or walk on trails when we can. I took her to a Corgi Beach day once and found out she does not like the ocean, and I'm planning to do many other road trips with her to find out what does she like and not like.

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

Vet contact info:
 {If yes, please provide contact information including the vet’s name, clinic name, street address, city, state, zip, and phone. Also include the website if there is one.:52}

Will handle mistakes Pembroke makes like this: 		Depending on the mistake, sometimes dogs can't control their impulse and that just can't be helped. Even though we don't speak the same language, I think finding a way that works to communicate with them has been very important in my experience. Letting them know that you disapprove of the action by making a face, changing my tone, or not giving them the affection they want, etc. They'll quickly learn what is considered a mistake to me.

Discipline:
 I believe in communication. Periodically letting them know when you appreciate them and that they are being good. But also letting them know if they did something you disapprove of. My parents were firm believers in positive reenforcement, and I think the same logic can be applied to dogs as well. They shouldn't be scared of being themselves in front of their family, but they should also be able to learn the rules to coexist under the same roof.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Home. As well as couple hours in the backyard a day especially before bed and first thing in the morning. They could come to work with me when our offices reopen in the future.

Discipline:
 I believe in communication. Periodically letting them know when you appreciate them and that they are being good. But also letting them know if they did something you disapprove of. My parents were firm believers in positive reenforcement, and I think the same logic can be applied to dogs as well. They shouldn't be scared of being themselves in front of their family, but they should also be able to learn the rules to coexist under the same roof.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Home. As well as couple hours in the backyard a day especially before bed and first thing in the morning. They could come to work with me when our offices reopen in the future.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes

Where would dog eat?
 In the kitchen, we reserve an area for dogs to eat and drink water

Where would dog sleep:
 Anywhere they want. If it's a puppy, I'd generally crate train them to sleep in the crate, but as they grow older, they can choose to not sleep in the crate when they don't want to.

Play & exercise:
 Playdates with friends with dogs (or cats! My Corgi has a cat best friend growing up!). Playdates with dogs in the office. I'm not certain if herding dogs play fetch, they seem to enjoy me trying to take the balls from them more, but I currently do that daily with my Corgi. Going on roughly half hour walks every day, occasionally going on hikes.

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?
 A wooden door that leads to the driveway. Shared fence with neighbors on both sides. They are wooden fences that don't have space for dogs to dig under. Well maintained, they sometimes get wet when we water plants, but there's no issues with my dog digging a hole under the fence or things like that.

Living arrangements:
 Own home

Landlord info:
 {If you rent/lease your home, please list the name, telephone number and email address of your landlord. State “Not Applicable” if you own your own home.:67}

May we contact your landlord?

Lease allow dogs:

Landlord permission:

Restrictive covenants?
 No, the condo covenants do not prevent me from having a dog.

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 The front yard is not fenced, and we don't usually let dogs roam around there without a leash. The backyard is in an L shape. A sliding door from the dining room leads to the backyard where one side of the yard separates off front and back yard while the other sides separates us from the neighbors. Around the fences are plants, various vegetables, and fruit trees. The rest of the backyard has concrete walkway with a big area of stones. We didn't particularly train dogs to go to bathroom on these stones, but our dog only goes on that area. At the end of the walkway, one door leads to the garage, and another wooden door leads to the driveway. These doors are typically closed.

Household members:
 {Describe all the people who live in your home, include names, ages and interests. For example, Mary Smith, 29, Enjoys cooking, dog training, gardening and running.:75}

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 Ko

Willing to train children?
 Yes

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

{Please list and describe all of the pets that currently live in your home, including the name, type, age, sex and whether it is neutered. For example, Lenny, komodo dragon, 3 years old, not neutered.:80}

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

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.

Personal references:
 {Personal References. Please list two people who know your family well, but who are not related to you (No moms, grandmas, sisters, etc) who will attest to the fact that you are a responsible, dedicated pet owner. Include the name of the person, their phone number(s), email and relationship you have with that person. For example, Mary Smith, 123-343-4444, 123-333-5767, marys@gmail.com, friend.:87}