Hi Mike!
I work in a shelter also. We have a mali, one year old boy, he lived most of his life in a crate (10 hours a day), no exercise, no mental stimulation, no socialization. He is a very sweet boy, full of energy. He is so much better now, I can take him for walks. He is not barking at people or dogs anymore, and he walks nice, but he still reacts to cars to the point where I can see him redirecting to me. Any tips to keep going in the right direction would be much appreciated.😉