* CONTRACTS *
and Forms for
ALL BREEDRESCUE PROGRAMS
CANINE EVALUATION
The Canine Evaluation form is similar to the release form, except for the actual application. Instead of the evaluation being filled out by the person surrendering the dog, it is actually completed by the evaluator. A good application for this form would be the during the evaluation process, or as a guide for the foster care home once the dog has been screened for problems.
HOW TO USE THE EVALUATION
When you receive a dog, you will usually know very little about it. Start your evaluation, and as you observe it's traits, write them down. Then before releasing the dog to foster care or before considering it for adoption, fill out the data and review the answers carefully.
- Destructive tendencies should be evaluated on an individual basis. Sometimes this action may only be from a lack of attention, or boredom.
- Aggression is not to be encouraged. While animal aggression is undesirable, any act of aggression against humans should be grounds for rejection.
- Remember that aggression may be due to medical conditions. Have the animal looked at by a professional.
- When a dog is possessive of it's toys, it is advisable to never place the animal in a home with small children. Be careful!
- Fear of thunderstorms is common among many breeds, but this may be something the foster home/new owners are unable to handle. Make certain you are aware of such tendencies ahead of time.
- Dogs that climb will need special arrangements, such as a yard with a wooden fence.
- When an animal has been chaine up outside for long periods of time, it may be cautious about entering a house. It may act frightened, and submissive wetting often is the result. Evaluate each rescue for this condition, and remember that time is the great healer.
Common sense is always the best tool during the evaluation process. This form will help determine where an animal needs training, and what type of home it would do best with. Some programs evaluate their cases during a 48 hour period. We choose to spend 14 days for each dog, because experience tells us a dog does not relax for at least the first 3 days. Often, it takes a week.
Canine Evaluation (click to download your copy)