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"3 - 3 - 3"
The Rule of 3-3-3 is a general guideline referring to the adjustment period for a rescue dog in a new home.
Follow the 3's
to set your new family member up for success!
3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months
In the first 3 days...
Your rescue may be feeling
overwhelmed
scared and unsure
not comfortable to be 'himself'
testing the boundaries
Your rescue will
start to settle in
feel more comfortable
realizing this may be his furever home
settling into a routine
let his guard down
behavior issues may start to show
In the first 3 weeks...
In the first 3 months...
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