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Applicant IL
State: {Applicant State:2} Date of Application: 06/22/2021 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:
 Any age
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?

 For our family.

Why do you want a Pembroke?
 We had our amazingly sweet corgi girl Fergie for 13 1/2 years. She was diagnosed with DM around 10 years old, and went on to live another 3 1/2 years. Once she was diagnosed she received physical therapy numerous times a week to keep her strong. She had a cart and fought hard to maintain her mobility. We lost her last year and are finally at a point where we want to welcome another corgi in our lives. We would ideally like to rescue a corgi, rather than buy one from a breeder, which brings us to Lakeshore Corgi Rescue.

Activities planned with Pembroke:
 If our corgi is anything like Fergie, then it is nonstop games of fetch and long walks and trips to the dog park to help lower their nonstop energy level. We have 2 parks within walking distance of our home, which we would take Fergie to. They have plenty of squirrels to keep any corgi entertained.

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 think it depends on the situation. If we are catching the dog in the act, then correcting the action while it is happening is key. We have been exposed to many corgis in our neighborhood and realize that each corgi has their own personality traits and issues.

Discipline:
 When it comes to corgis, we think treat training and keeping a strong alpha attitude with them is important. Our corgi was the smartest dog we have ever owned, which has it's positive and negative advantages. She was very food motivated, which made treat training easy, but because they are smart, they also try to push the boundaries of the "rules" if left to their own devices. The main troubles we have seen with other corgi owners is that they think corgis are adorable and sweet, but have a hard time being stern, and the corgi manipulates that to its advantage and does whatever it want. Mainly because the owner is too timid. Our neighbors corgi was surrendered because the former owner had a child and never trained out the instinct to nip heels. Something that is trainable led to him being surrendered "because he bites". We know training a corgi is a large task. It is filled with constant efforts to stay one step ahead of a dog who tries to outsmart you.

Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time:
 We live in a highrise, so the dog would stay indoors. We keep the bedroom doors closed so that the dogs can run around. When Fergie was a puppy who loved to chew up when we left, she was crated until she was about 3 and was able to be trusted being out while we were gone.

Discipline:
 When it comes to corgis, we think treat training and keeping a strong alpha attitude with them is important. Our corgi was the smartest dog we have ever owned, which has it's positive and negative advantages. She was very food motivated, which made treat training easy, but because they are smart, they also try to push the boundaries of the "rules" if left to their own devices. The main troubles we have seen with other corgi owners is that they think corgis are adorable and sweet, but have a hard time being stern, and the corgi manipulates that to its advantage and does whatever it want. Mainly because the owner is too timid. Our neighbors corgi was surrendered because the former owner had a child and never trained out the instinct to nip heels. Something that is trainable led to him being surrendered "because he bites". We know training a corgi is a large task. It is filled with constant efforts to stay one step ahead of a dog who tries to outsmart you.
Where would Pembroke spend the majority of the time: We live in a highrise, so the dog would stay indoors. We keep the bedroom doors closed so that the dogs can run around. When Fergie was a puppy who loved to chew up when we left, she was crated until she was about 3 and was able to be trusted being out while we were gone.

House dog or outside dog?

 House dog

People at home during the day?
 Robby will be working from home a couple of days a week. On the days that both of us are at work, we have a dog walker come and walk the dogs mid-day.

Where would dog eat?
 we had separate dog bowls for each dog in our kitchen. Mostly because Fergie was quite food aggressive.

Where would dog sleep:
 Our dogs sleep in our bedroom at night. Fergie always cuddled in our bed. Later on she slept on a pad next to the bed because of incontinence due to her DM. Poppy sleeps next to the door, or under the bed.

Play & exercise:
 we have two dog parks close to our house. We also have a dog walker. We know corgis require lots of walks/runs and opportunities to get out their energy.

How will you exercise your dog?
 Both on leash and restrained to the yard

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:
 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:

 we live in a high rise. Our unit is one floor.

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?
 Robby Bardwell

Willing to train children?
 Not Applicable.

Any allergies?

 No one is allergic.

Current pets:

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Current pets dog friendly?

 No, some of our current pets are not 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 are willing and have. Poppy is a rescue and took a little bit to warm up to Fergie, but they became fine with each other after a week or so. Poppy is a dog meat trade survivor from Thailand. She lived at a rescue with 650 other dogs, so she takes a bit to warm up to another dog. Once she realizes the other dog isn't going anywhere she learns to tolerate them. She became sweet and protective over Fergie when she became less mobile.

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}