FAQ

Signs of a bad dog introduction include growling, stiff body posture, raised hackles, avoidance, or attempts to escape or escalate aggression.

The 7 7 7 rule for dogs describes the adaptation process of a rescue dog in a new home: 7 days to decompress, 7 weeks to adjust, and 7 months to confidently settle in.

Signs of a bad dog introduction include stiff body language, growling, snapping, prolonged staring, and ignoring calming signals from the other dog.

The 7-7-7 rule for dogs is a guideline to help new pet owners introduce their adopted dogs to a new home slowly over the course of 21 days.

Signs of a bad dog introduction include stiff body language, growling, lunging, intense staring, and one dog trying to escape the interaction.

The 7-7-7 rule for dogs is a guideline that describes the dog's acclimation process: after 7 days the dog starts to decompress, 7 weeks to start routine adjustments, and 7 months to fully settle in.

The rule of 2 refers to taking two days, two weeks, and two months to help a dog adjust when entering a new home.

Properly introducing two dogs involves a neutral setting, parallel walking, and gradual controlled interaction to ensure positive associations.

The 3-3-3 rule outlines the adjustment timeline new dogs follow: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to start learning the routine, and 3 months to feel at home.

Avoid forcing interactions, introducing dogs on home territory, using tight leashes, and ignoring body language during introductions.