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October 24, 2026

The 3-3-3 Rule for Rescue Dogs
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The 3-3-3 Rule for Rescue Dogs: What Science Says

The popular 3-3-3 rule suggests rescue dogs need three days to decompress, three weeks to learn a routine and three months to settle. But is there scientific evidence for these timelines? Animal behaviourist Sascha Odayar explores what research tells us about stress, behavioural change and helping adopted dogs adjust at their own pace.

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