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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 01/06/2021 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, 3 years – 5 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?
 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?

 The Pembroke is for ourselves and future family.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I've always thought Corgis were adorable, and love seeing them while at parks or walking down the street. They always seem so friendly, and I love how they are described as a "loyal companion." I also admire how they are innate herding dogs. The size of Corgis is ideal for us as our first dog adoption. Although I have not had many direct experiences with the breed, I have done my research on their characteristics, preferences, and what to expect while training and raising one. My family has always had German Shepherds while growing up, so I hope that past knowledge and experience would help.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 I imagine the day-to-day life would include walks through the neighborhood, playing outside, and training/doing tricks. Myself and my boyfriend work from home, so we would have time to give the Pembroke proper exercise and attention. I would also like to enroll in training classes, given that this is our first time adopting a dog and it would be a good learning experience for both myself and the Pembroke. I have family and friends who own dogs that I would like to socialize the Pembroke with. I imagine we would go to dog parks as well. We have a fully fenced in yard that would be perfect for playing in. Other than that, I would imagine that we would spend time together lounging around the house.

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: 		I would stay calm but be firm about it. First I would make sure they stop whatever act it is they are doing, then I would use techniques to show that it is bad behavior, such as saying "no!" and showing disappointment in my tone and facial expressions.

Discipline:
 I definitely will not use punishment as a form of discipline. Instead, I want to define the house rules immediately and make sure the Corgi is aware. I will use positive reinforcement training to help showcase what is good vs. bad behavior. Like mentioned above, I think tone and body language goes a long way. Once the Corgi does the "good" action, they will be rewarded for doing so (such as treats, pets, high-pitched voice, etc.). I know it will take both time and patience to properly discipline.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 In our home.

Discipline:
 I definitely will not use punishment as a form of discipline. Instead, I want to define the house rules immediately and make sure the Corgi is aware. I will use positive reinforcement training to help showcase what is good vs. bad behavior. Like mentioned above, I think tone and body language goes a long way. Once the Corgi does the "good" action, they will be rewarded for doing so (such as treats, pets, high-pitched voice, etc.). I know it will take both time and patience to properly discipline.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: In our home.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, both my boyfriend and I work from home.

Where would dog eat?
 We have a space by the back door that we would set up the food and water bowls.

Where would dog sleep:
 I'm open to the corgi sleeping in the bed with us, hoping that there would be enough space. If not, we would create a bed for the corgi in our bedroom or use a crate if necessary.

Play & exercise:
 There's many options for this. I am aiming to go on daily walks at least once per day around the neighborhood. We also have a great yard that the Corgi can exercise and play in, which would we accompany them for. We'll provide lots of toys that will allow us to play and interact together. I also hope to go to parks frequently so the Corgi can interact with other people and dogs as well. Given we are both home 24/7, I want to work in daily training into the schedule as well.

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 tall privacy fence, about 7 ft in height. Our backyard is about 0.11 acres and is fully fenced in.

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?
 Not applicable

Breed/size restrictions?
 No

Description of yard:

 Our yard is fully fenced in with a privacy fence that is about 7 ft tall. It's about 0.11 acres total, and the only structure we have is a shed.

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?
 Brittany Harris

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}