FAQ

The 3-3-3 rule for new puppies refers to three stages of adjustment: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, and 3 months to feel fully at home.

The 5-minute rule for puppies suggests limiting exercise to five minutes per month of age, twice a day, to prevent overexertion and support healthy development.

The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline used during the adjustment period for puppies in a new home: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, and 3 months to fully settle in.

The 5-minute rule for puppies is a guideline suggesting five minutes of structured exercise per month of age, up to twice daily, to prevent overexertion and joint damage in growing dogs.

The 3-3-3 rule commonly refers to a guideline for rescue dogs adapting to a new home—not newborn puppies. It describes their adjustment over 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months.

Newborn puppies need warmth, proper nutrition from their mother's milk or a replacer, hygiene, gentle handling, regular weight checks, and veterinary care.

To care for newborn puppies without a mother, provide a warm, clean environment, feed them a commercial puppy milk replacer every 2–3 hours, help them eliminate with gentle stimulation, and ensure regular veterinary checks.

You can gently touch puppies shortly after birth for checks, but avoid excessive handling during the first two weeks to allow maternal bonding and reduce stress.

Yes, newborn puppies can usually be left alone with their mother at night, provided she is attentive and healthy, and the environment is warm and clean.

Newborn puppies need warmth, frequent feeding, gentle handling, and close monitoring for health issues. The mother provides most care, but owners must ensure a safe environment, proper nutrition, and veterinary checkups.