at the shelter

• Evaluate general behavior in kennel.
• Evaluate reaction to people of various ages.
• Evaluate reaction to cats.
• Evaluate reaction to other dogs of various personalities and sexes.
  
• Collect and discuss paperwork (vaccination history, neuter, owner history, vet records) and any tags available.
• Examine dog for obvious health problems.
• Collect fecal sample if convenient.
  

when initially kenneling

• File paperwork in "Laird Rescue" binder at kennel.
  
• Vaccinate for kennel cough.
• Collect fecal sample.
• Deworm.
• Use food to introduce to kennel run. Then exercise before returning.
• Draw blood for heartworm test.
• Bathe.
• Administer topical and/or oral flea treatment.

after initial kenneling

• Evaluate overall temperament.
• Evaluate with other dogs.
• Work into dog playgroups.
• Schedule initial grooming/training.
• Schedule veterinary exam.
• Schedule neuter surgery and RFID injection.

long term

• Pass CGC test.
• Pass TDI test.
• Work.
  

ongoing

• Feed.
• Exercise.
• Train.
• Administer topical flea preventive.
• Administer heartworm preventive.
• Trim nails.
• Brush coat.
• Bathe and groom.
  

training

1. "Prime the clicker."
2. Develop eye contact/attention.
3. sits and downs
4. loose-lead heeling
5. CGC and TDI exercises