Chapter 2: Essential Safety Tips
These rules are not suggestions. They exist because they prevent injuries, fights, and foster burnout.
*If at all possible, your new dog should be separated from resident dogs for the first 3 days.
At this stage, our goal is to help your dog:
Feel secure
Show full personality
Understand the household rules
What to do:
Keep routines predictable
Continue reinforcing training
Introduce new situations slowly
Celebrate progress—big and small