Rescue Dog Guides
Practical, step-by-step help for adopters of scared, shy or shut-down rescue dogs.
Calm Rescue: The First 30 Days
The day-by-day plan for the first 30 days with a scared rescue dog. 15 minutes a day, reward-based, 6 printable tools.
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The 3-3-3 Rule for Rescue Dogs: What to Expect (and What to Do)
What the first 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months usually look like with a rescue dog, and what to focus on at each stage.
Rescue Dog Hiding All Day? What It Means and How to Help
Why newly adopted dogs hide under furniture or in the crate, what's normal, and gentle ways to help them come out.
New Rescue Dog Won't Eat? Causes and When to Worry
Why newly adopted dogs often refuse food, gentle ways to help them eat, and when to call your vet.
How to Build Trust With a Scared Rescue Dog (5 Gentle Games)
Five short, reward-based trust games that let a fearful dog choose to come closer, step by step.
Your Rescue Dog's First Week: A Day-by-Day Checklist
A simple day-by-day checklist for the first week with a new rescue dog: setup, routine, food, potty and safety.
Rescue Dog Scared of Men (or One Family Member)? What Helps
Why some rescue dogs fear men or one person in the family, and a gentle plan to help them feel safe.
Rescue Dog Having Accidents in the House? A Calm Fix
Why newly adopted dogs have accidents, and a simple routine to get house-training back on track.
Decompression for Rescue Dogs: What It Is and How to Do It
What decompression means for a new rescue dog, why it matters, and how to set up a calm first two weeks.