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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 09/20/2020 Referred by: Friend
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:
 1 year – 3 years, 3 years – 5 years
Gender preferred:
 Either a Male or a Female
Color preferred:
 Any color
Activity level:
 Couch Potato, Outgoing, Quiet, Playful, Energetic

Other preferences:
 I am a student who works from home. I can take any dog out multiple times a day on short and long walks. I live with a roommate who loves to help out and is happy and willing to help with any dog!

Previous dog owner?
 No
 
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?

 Applicant #1 – Madeline Yzurdiaga

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I have loved Pembroke Welsh Corgis since I was a child and grew up with one, who my family adopted when I was five years old and had until I turned 18 years old. My dog, Rambo, was my earliest and sometimes only best friend. I took him on walks and to the park every day for 13 years and is among my happiest childhood memories. I've been hoping to adopt a corgi since his passing. I love corgis because they are so outgoing, upbeat and energetic, and generally loving breed. You can spend time with them in the park for hours, take them on long walks, but still sit on the couch all day with them. I am a very active person, working out daily and going on long walks, so a corgi is a great dog that can be incorporated to all aspects of my life. I also love them because they are smaller in size so they can easily cuddle with you on the couch or in bed. I have done a lot of research on the breed and know that they can be prone to barking and biting on things if they don't get enough social activity. I plan to combat that minimum twice daily walks and lots of toys and activities throughout the day. My flexible schedule allows me to leave at a moment's notice for more activity.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 I plan on going on long walks, playing at the park and the dog park, taking them out in the neighborhood to socialize with other dogs and people, and go for jogs (if the dog is able to and wants to, of course).

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

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: 		If a Pembroke made a mistake, I would use it as an opportunity for improvement and not shame. I would first solve the mistake, either by cleaning up the mess or handling any fallout from the mistake (apology to another dog owner, etc.). I then would use positive reinforcement for the opposite behavior. If that was unsuccessful long term, I would attend formal training classes.

Discipline:
 I wouldn't "discipline" the dog in any physical sense. Rather, I would use treats, toys, and praise in combination with positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. When I helped train my parents' dogs, I used behavioral modification with the help of treats. For instance, one of my parents' dogs was leash reactive and would lunge at other dogs. I worked with him on a "watch" command by giving him treats for making eye contact with him both while sitting and on walks, to distract him from potential loud noises, like dogs. Then I would give him lots of praise for not barking.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Pembroke would likely spend most of his or her time in my apartment, which is a two-bedroom apartment with a dining room, living room, and back patio.

Discipline:
 I wouldn't "discipline" the dog in any physical sense. Rather, I would use treats, toys, and praise in combination with positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. When I helped train my parents' dogs, I used behavioral modification with the help of treats. For instance, one of my parents' dogs was leash reactive and would lunge at other dogs. I worked with him on a "watch" command by giving him treats for making eye contact with him both while sitting and on walks, to distract him from potential loud noises, like dogs. Then I would give him lots of praise for not barking.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Pembroke would likely spend most of his or her time in my apartment, which is a two-bedroom apartment with a dining room, living room, and back patio.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, both my roommate and I are home all day. My law school classes are entirely remote so we're home all the time.

Where would dog eat?
 My adopted corgi would eat in our apartment.

Where would dog sleep:
 My adopted corgi would sleep in my room in a crate or on a dog bed, whichever is better for the corgi's history. I am planning on crate training my corgi, if they are not crate-trained already. If they are singularly unsuited to a crate, I'm also happy to have the dog on a dog bed in my room, which has tons of room.

Play & exercise:
 I would walk my adopted corgi with minimum two walks per day and then go to the park (weather permitting) once per day. As to play, I would have lots of toys to play with my adopted corgi and would regularly play with my corgi throughout the day.

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

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 N/A

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?
 Me – Madeline Yzurdiaga

Willing to train children?
 I do not have any children.

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?

Are you willing to work on it if your new dog doesn’t get along with your current pets right away?
 N/A – don't have any other animals.

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}