FAQ

The 3-3-3 rule describes the adjustment phases a rescue dog goes through: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, and 3 months to feel at home.

Dogs experience time differently than humans; an hour may feel significantly longer to a dog due to their faster perception of time, possibly equating to several human hours.

The 3-3-3 rule with dogs refers to the adjustment timeline for newly adopted dogs: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, and 3 months to feel at home.

An hour may feel longer to a dog due to their different perception of time, with some estimates suggesting it could feel like several hours to them.

The 3-3-3 rule for dogs outlines a general adjustment timeline after adoption: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to start learning routines, and 3 months to fully settle in.

Because dogs perceive time differently, an hour may feel like several hours to them, potentially ranging from four to seven hours depending on interpretations of their cognitive perception.

Dogs do not have a fifth paw; they have four paws—two front and two hind limbs—equipped with specialized structures, including vestigial dewclaws that may appear like an extra digit.

Dogs do not have hands; they have paws, which are used for movement, traction, and sensing. Unlike hands, paws lack opposable thumbs and fine motor control.

Dog paws differ from human feet in anatomy and function: dogs walk on their toes (digitigrade stance), have four paws with claws and specialized pads, and lack opposable thumbs or the ability to grasp objects like humans can.

Dogs do not have hands like humans; instead, they have paws, which differ in structure and function, lacking opposable thumbs and fine motor control.