Bringing home an adopted dog is exciting and often overwhelming, for both of you. This plan gives your new dog room to decompress, gives you a routine to follow, and gives you a simple daily check-in so you can see progress.
- A clear plan for day one and the first week
- Week-by-week goals that build trust before training
- How to introduce resident dogs, cats and children safely
- 30 daily check-in pages with weekly reviews
What’s inside (46 pages)
What the first month usually looks like and how to use the plan.
Home setup, a calm arrival and the first night.
How to tell when your new dog is relaxed, worried or overwhelmed.
A goal and a short list of priorities for each week.
Gentle games that build confidence, and five foundation skills.
Resident dogs, cats, children and visitors, step by step.
Accidents, hiding, not eating, resource guarding, night waking and more.
Building up time alone, a sitter routine and when to get professional help.
Eating, sleep, potty, stress signs and wins for every day, with weekly reviews and sources.
See real pages in the image gallery above.
Who it’s for
- Anyone adopting a rescue or rehomed adult dog
- Foster carers settling a new dog
- Owners whose new dog seems shy, worried or overexcited
Questions
My dog is a puppy. Is this for me?
This plan is written for adult and adolescent dogs. For young puppies, see the New Puppy Starter Kit and the New Puppy Printables Pack.
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and in your order email. If you created an account, it is also under My Account, Downloads. Nothing is shipped.
Can I print it?
Yes. It is designed for US Letter paper and prints well in color or black and white. It also reads well on a phone or tablet.
Is this veterinary advice?
No. It is practical education and organization, written to match guidance from sources like the ASPCA, AKC and Merck Veterinary Manual. Your vet is always the right person for diagnosis and treatment.
The BlueTarg Guide Collection includes this guide plus eight more (309 pages) for $59. Bought separately they cost $145.
Instant PDF download. Digital product; no physical item is shipped. For personal use. General education, not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian.
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