The Outta the Cage New Dog Guide.

Bringing a new dog home is exciting, but the transition can be overwhelming for both of you. The first few days and weeks matter.

The Outta the Cage New Dog Guide gives adopters and fosters a simple plan for helping a dog feel safe, settle in, and adjust to life in a new home.

If there’s one thing we want you to remember, it’s this: take things slowly. Giving a dog structure, clear expectations, and time to decompress can prevent many of the problems that happen when we ask too much, too soon.

What’s inside:

• Set the dog up for success. Have the essentials ready before the dog arrives.

• Bring the dog home calmly. Keep the first day calm, quiet, and simple.

• Give the dog time to adjust. The 3-3-3 rule.

• Introduce the dog to your other dog(s) slowly. A good first meeting takes time.

• Teach the dog that being alone is safe. Help the dog build calm independence.

• You are not doing this alone. Outta the Cage is here after the dog comes home, too.