FAQ

The new dog should sleep in a quiet, separate area with its own bed, away from the resident dog, to allow it to decompress and feel safe.

The 7-7-7 rule for dogs is a general guideline suggesting it takes roughly 7 seconds for a dog to size up a new situation, 7 minutes for cautious investigation, and 7 days to begin adjusting, helping owners pace introductions effectively.

On the first night, a new dog should sleep in a quiet, separate space with their own bed to decompress and gradually adjust to the new environment.

The '7-7-7 rule' for dogs is a general framework suggesting milestones at 7 seconds, 7 minutes, and 7 days to help monitor adjustment during a new dog introduction.

A new dog should sleep in a quiet, secure space of their own near your bedroom on the first night to help them feel safe and supported.

The 7-7-7 rule for dogs is a guideline suggesting that it takes around 7 seconds, 7 minutes, and 7 days for a dog to begin adjusting to new people, places, and routines.

The best way to introduce dogs is in a neutral location with both dogs leashed, allowing for gradual, positive interactions while monitoring body language and behavior.

Adjusting to each other can take from a few days to several weeks depending on the dogs' personalities, proper introductions, and ongoing supervision.

The 3-3-3 rule for dogs refers to the general adjustment timeline when a rescue dog enters a new home: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, and 3 months to feel fully comfortable.

Avoid forcing interactions, introducing dogs on home turf, allowing tense body language to escalate, or leaving them unsupervised initially.