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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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