What is the 333 rule when it comes to dogs?

The rule for this time frame is the 3-3-3 rule. Three days for initial decompression, three weeks to learn the routines of your household, and three months to start to feel relaxed and at home. The First Three Days The first three days at your home, the dog is probably nervous and uncomfortable. The First Three Weeks Three weeks at your home, your dog will start to become more familiar with the routines of you and your household. The First Three Months Three months at your home, your dog should be relaxed and starting to trust you. Although every dog and every situation is different, it may take more or less time than the information reflected here. This is often referred to as decompression.