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Life After Adoption

Woman gently holding her rescue dog’s face by a lake at sunrise, illustrating calm before connection in early adoption.

Life After Adoption, Understanding Your Dog

Calm Comes Before Connection: What Most Rescue Dog Parents Miss

Susan Serota / February 17, 2026

Rescue dog bonding starts with calm. Learn why nervous system safety must come before connection — and what to focus on instead.

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Rescue dog resting calmly on a couch during early days of adjustment after adoption

Life After Adoption

Why Trying to Fix Your Rescue Dog Too Fast Backfires

Susan Serota / February 10, 2026

Bringing home a rescue dog? Rushing to fix behaviors can increase stress. Learn why stabilization—not correction—is the first stage of healing together.

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