FAQ

Dogs typically take a few days to several weeks to adjust to a new home, depending on their age, background, and environment. Patience, routine, and positive reinforcement help ease the transition.

The 3 second rule for dogs advises that you should let two dogs interact for only three seconds initially to assess comfort and avoid conflict.

Dogs can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to adjust to a new home, depending on their personality, background, and how consistent and patient their new owners are.

The 3-second rule for dogs advises allowing dogs to greet each other for a maximum of three seconds before separating them, helping prevent conflicts and stress.

Dogs typically take a few days to several weeks to adjust to a new home, depending on their age, background, and environment. Patience, routine, and positive reinforcement help ease the transition.

The 3 second rule for dogs advises that you should let two dogs interact for only three seconds initially to assess comfort and avoid conflict.

A new dog should sleep in a secure, comfortable space like a crate or bed near you to help them feel safe and ease their adjustment during the first night.

The 7 second rule for dogs suggests touching the pavement with your hand to check if it’s too hot for your dog’s paws—if you can’t hold it for 7 seconds, it’s too hot.

The 7-7-7 rule helps dog owners understand a rescue dog's adjustment timeline: 7 days to decompress, 7 weeks to learn routine, and 7 months to feel fully at home.

The 3-3-3 rule refers to the stages of adjustment for a newly adopted dog: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn routines, and 3 months to fully feel at home.