FAQ

The 3-3-3 rule refers to the adjustment timeline for a new puppy: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn routines, and 3 months to fully settle in and bond.

Mom dogs may experience stress or sadness when separated from their puppies, especially shortly after weaning, but this tends to lessen over time as hormones stabilize and environmental bonds shift.

The 3-3-3 rule for puppies refers to the timeline of adjustment after adoption: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to settle in, and 3 months to feel at home.

Mother dogs can display signs of distress or searching behavior after their puppies are given away, especially if separation happens early or abruptly.

The 3-3-3 rule for puppies refers to the adjustment timeline during the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months after adoption to help them adapt and feel secure.

Dogs can recognize close family members, particularly their mother and littermates, through scent memory, especially if separation occurred during early development stages.

While dogs don’t perceive time exactly like humans, behavioral studies suggest that dogs can sense the passage of time, and an hour may feel much longer to them, especially when separated from their humans.

The Rule of 2 in dogs refers to a behavioral adjustment pattern where dogs typically show improvement or change in behavior after about 2 days, 2 weeks, and 2 months in a new environment.

Yes, mother dogs can recognize their puppies years later primarily through scent, though recognition tends to diminish over time without continued contact.

Dogs may recognize their siblings through scent, especially if they've spent time together as puppies, but this ability usually fades with long separation.