Evaluation and Rehabilitation Procedures

Our priority is to dogs that are currently in a shelter or an emergency situation. We accept owner surrender dogs as space allows. All dogs come into our primary foster home where their temperament and behavior is evaluated and vet care is initiated. Crate training, basic house manners and level of dependable house breaking are determined, and areas needing improvement are identified and appropriate training begun.

Temperament Evaluation

  • Sociability
  • Food Bowl guarding
  • Possession aggression
  • Dominance issues
  • Response to dominance and/or physical control
  • Mental sensitivity
  • Response to frustration
  • Dog/dog interactions with both males and females
  • Level of prey drive
  • Behavior with children
  • Behavior with cats and small dogs, when appropriate

Medical Screening

  • A complete physical examination by our veterinarian as soon as possible
  • Vaccines - Rabies, Distemper Combo, Bordtella, and 4-way Lepto Storosis
  • Blood test for Heartworm
  • Fecal Exam
  • MicroChip for permanent identification
  • Any additional testing or treatment recommended
  • Spay/Neuter usually with pre-surgical blood test



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