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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 11/08/2020 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, Other (Please describe in the box below.)

Other preferences:
 We have had the pleasure and, sometimes, frustration of living with and loving a rescued Corgi before. Leonard was like no other dog, sassy and silly, flirty with women and stubborn at times, even a bit naughty but so smart and loveable. He was a mystery, as rescues are. For example, after being part of the family for years, he came down to the basement (I was doing laundry and will never know if he saw me) and used the cat's litter box like it was no big deal! Little odd surprises like that and more were what made Leonard one of a kind. We now have Cooper, a Corgi/Beagle mix and he's a treat, too! He's a low rider, big fan of walks and naps, known to grumble like a grumpy old man at times and, lucky for us, will yodel like a Beagle for no apparent reason from time to time. I'm saying all this as a way of asking you to consider our history with odd dogs (I only told about two of them) and that we don't tolerate the oddities, we celebrate them!

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?

 Lorraine and Gordon Head

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I'm sorry, I got ahead of the questions and answered this before I listed all of our dogs. I do love the breed and have experience with one Corgi. I love their quirky ways that can be both endearing and exasperating, their quick wit and sense of joy and fun. But I also admire their master level skills at what I call leisure arts – the ability to do nothing for extended periods of time isn't an easy thing – Corgis are the Zen masters of dogs, focused and meditating. But they are so disciplined that, should a cheese wrapper make noise three rooms away, they're on their feet and taking action! LOL! We became first time grandparents when we had Leonard and we were aware of Corgis having been bred to herd. Of course we were told by lots of people who had no actual Corgi experience that this was going to be trouble and a potential source of injury to our grandchildren. He did try, a couple of times, to herd our oldest by bumping his diapered bum which did cause the baby to wobble. We corrected the dog verbally and, after the second time, he never tried to herd another child. Corgis can be stubborn but so can we. It's a matter of paying attention and being confident and consistent.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 Take daily walks, play with toys, cuddle, nap, hang out, go for rides, run errands, just daily life

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: 		It depends on how much time has passed. If the dog makes a mistake, and we can catch them in the moment, that's the best time to say "No!" or "Not yours!" and correct their behavior to the desired one (go outside to potty, chew on toys instead of furniture, etc) If the pee is cold, just clean up the mess and figure out a way to keep a closer watch on the dog or restrict their area until we all get the hang of each other's cues and what we need from each other.

Discipline:
 We've used a combination of verbal discipline and treats for rewards. I'll admit it's been awhile since we've had to train anyone so we would sign up for classes so we can all benefit.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 Our Pembroke, like all of our dogs, would be an inside dog. Our dog Cooper would make a good protestor because, if he doesn't want to come in, he will go totally limp and just lay in the yard. Our Corgi, Leonard, would pull this little number too and I've seen it in many Corgi YouTube videos. I'm not inclined to leave dogs protesting without a cause in the yard, being ridiculous and waiting for their Oscar, but I also have things to do so this is when I promise a treat as a reward for good behavior but only AFTER the fact. And I've told my dogs, the ones prone to vocalizing, that they need to file complaints in writing. We probably sound nuts, at the least silly, but it works for us.

Discipline:
 We've used a combination of verbal discipline and treats for rewards. I'll admit it's been awhile since we've had to train anyone so we would sign up for classes so we can all benefit.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: Our Pembroke, like all of our dogs, would be an inside dog. Our dog Cooper would make a good protestor because, if he doesn't want to come in, he will go totally limp and just lay in the yard. Our Corgi, Leonard, would pull this little number too and I've seen it in many Corgi YouTube videos. I'm not inclined to leave dogs protesting without a cause in the yard, being ridiculous and waiting for their Oscar, but I also have things to do so this is when I promise a treat as a reward for good behavior but only AFTER the fact. And I've told my dogs, the ones prone to vocalizing, that they need to file complaints in writing. We probably sound nuts, at the least silly, but it works for us.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Gordon and I are both retired so there's almost always at least one person, if not two of us, home during the day.

Where would dog eat?
 Our dogs eat in the kitchen. If we're feeding multiple dogs, our kitchen is big enough for them to have plenty of space between them. If a new dog has food issues of any kind we can switch to feeding in their kennels very easily.

Where would dog sleep:
 Probably in bed with us or, if they aren't into co-sleeping, a dog bed right next to the bed.

Play & exercise:
 We have a historic house built in 1912 and from the LR to the KTCH is a 45 foot straight run for a short dog! The layout is bonkers for people but I've watched our dogs run laps and chase each other in this D shape and they look like they are having a blast. But that's the option of last resort for the coldest Winter days. We have a fenced in dog playpen attached to the house and it's roughly 20 x 25. We walk the dogs every day and we live one block from a major city park.

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?
 The yard is partially fenced to create the dog's area which is accessed when an inside door is opened so they can use the dog door and steps to ground level. The area can also be accessed via a gate in the fence. Half of the fence is 6' privacy fence and the rest is 4' chain link.

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?
 Not applicable

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 We have no fixtures apart from a detached three car garage and the dog playpen described above. Our lots in this historic area are narrow (50') but deep (200').

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?
 Lorraine and Gordon 50/50

Willing to train children?
 Absolutely! Our children now have children and even our grandchildren are old enough to have learned these lessons. Now we're old enough to be Great Aunt and Uncle so we'll take the time to teach these littlest ones about being kind and gentle to animals, always

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

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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 have adopted many dogs over the years and we're usually a multi-dog home. One time at a meet and greet two male dogs had a moment of lip curling and grumbling. I was sure that would be the end of that adoption but, just as soon as it started, it ended. We went for a walk, our two dogs plus our potential third, and everyone got along from then on. It's important for the humans to lead the pack and to be honest and ask for help if problems do come up.

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}