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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 05/25/2021 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:
 I am not very picky when it comes to getting a corgi. However, I do have an Australian cattle dog named Rusty who is very, very good with other dogs. I would want a corgi that is also good with other dogs so they could be close friends!

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?

 This Pembroke is for me. I recently purchased a home with a fenced in yard and the only thing this house is missing is a corgi. I have dreamed of having a corgi for a very long time and I can think of no better way to obtain a corgi than through adopting one in need.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 I want to adopt a Pembroke Welsh Corgi for many reasons but the main reason I want to adopt is because I want to give a dog in need a good home. Theoretically I could go through a breeder and get a puppy if I really wanted to but I would prefer to save a corgi that has nowhere else to go. The breeder market already has a very large customer base.
What I love about corgis is their short but long stature, their unique quirks, and they energy. I had a neighbor when I was in high school whose family owned a corgi. I would spend hours playing with their dog and after I moved away I vowed to have one of my own one day.
I have done a lot of research on the breed. I keep up with a YouTube channel called VlogAfterCollege who posts many informative videos about the corgis they live with. I have also read many articles about owning a corgi and have talked with multiple families who own them to get a better sense of what they are like. I also visited a pet store that had corgis and spent a very long time speaking to one of the employees about corgis and their good and bad traits!

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 I am a very active person so my corgi, if it is an active pup, would ideally keep up with me. I like to go for walks on trails and through my neighborhood. I also have a fenced in back yard where the Pembroke could lounge and play all day. Rusty, my current dog, has his own pet room with lots of fun toys that he would love to share with another dog.

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 am a psychology graduate and have years of experience in behavioral psychology as well as behavior management. I know the ins and outs of the different forms of reinforcement and punishment. I know that reinforcement is the most optimal form of behavior change. If my Pembroke made a mistake, like peeing on the floor, I would make sure that any potential punishment immediately followed the mistake. Animals are more unique than humans in that if reprimand (which is not a preferred punishment) does not follow the bad behavior within a reasonable amount of time then the punishment is rendered useless. If I did view the mistake happening I would give a light scolding and present the Pembroke with the proper place to do the behavior, like outside if the mistake was peeing on the floor inside.

Discipline:
 I would prefer not to use discipline because discipline after a bad behavior is less effective than reinforcement after a desired behavior. If there were behavioral issues, like let's say biting during play, I would remove the positive reinforcer (toy) from the situation which would be punishing to the dog. This sort of repeated subtle discipline by removing a positive stimulus over time teaches the animal that biting results in the loss of the toy and thus they would be less likely to bite.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 We have a decently sized house with three bedrooms and a playroom upstairs for our current dog. Our current dog spends a lot of time lounging on the deck or in the grass when the weather is nice but also loves to lounge in his room with his toys. Our dog has had other dogs over before and they love to play together in the pet room with all the different chew toys. I would expect the corgi to follow in his footsteps!

Discipline:
 I would prefer not to use discipline because discipline after a bad behavior is less effective than reinforcement after a desired behavior. If there were behavioral issues, like let's say biting during play, I would remove the positive reinforcer (toy) from the situation which would be punishing to the dog. This sort of repeated subtle discipline by removing a positive stimulus over time teaches the animal that biting results in the loss of the toy and thus they would be less likely to bite.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: We have a decently sized house with three bedrooms and a playroom upstairs for our current dog. Our current dog spends a lot of time lounging on the deck or in the grass when the weather is nice but also loves to lounge in his room with his toys. Our dog has had other dogs over before and they love to play together in the pet room with all the different chew toys. I would expect the corgi to follow in his footsteps!

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Yes, my partner currently works from home.

Where would dog eat?
 We have our pets eat in the kitchen because there is a nice area that is parceled out for a food and water bowl.

Where would dog sleep:
 We would acquire a second pet bed for a corgi to sleep on or we would welcome it to sleep in our bed with us. Our current dog loves his pet bed but does still sleep in our bed a few days during the week.

Play & exercise:
 Like I mentioned previously we go on a lot of walks with our current dog and the corgi would ideally tag along with us! We go to parks, trails and around the neighborhood. We also spend a lot of time throwing toys outside with our current dog and a corgi would have a lot of fun joining in the mix.

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?
 Our fence is a chain link fence that goes all the way around the perimeter of our back yard. There is a backdoor to our house that leads right to the fenced in yard and our current dog spends a lot of time out there!

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:

 Our backyard is very, very simple. We have a decent sized porch that sits no more than a foot off the ground with steps leading up to it.

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?
 Myself, Scott

Willing to train children?
 I do not have a child.

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, but I do not see that being an issue whatsoever.

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}