Surrendered dogs are typically taken in by shelters or rescue organizations, evaluated for health and behavior, and placed for adoption or transferred.
The 7-7-7 rule for dogs refers to a guideline often used when introducing a new dog into a home: 7 days to decompress, 7 weeks to learn routines, and 7 months to fully adjust.
The 3-3-3 rule refers to the adjustment timeline many rescue or adopted dogs experience: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to settle in, and 3 months to build trust.