Rescue Dog Decompression Tracker (3-3-3)
A rescue who hides, won’t eat, or paces isn’t broken — they’re on day two of a whole new world. This one-page tracker follows the 3-3-3 guideline: what to expect in the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months, with a daily log for eating, sleeping, potty, and mood. Built for anyone bringing home an adopted or foster dog.
Genuinely fillable · bilingual EN/ES · vet-sourced — not a scanned template.
What's inside
- A top strip for your dog’s name and gotcha date
- Three short checklists — First 3 days, First 3 weeks, First 3 months — of what to expect and do
- A 10-row daily log: Day/Date, Eating, Sleeping, Potty, Mood, and Wins/worries
- A tip that 3-3-3 is a guide, not a deadline
How to use it
- Print it the day your dog comes home and write in the gotcha date, so the timeline starts from day one.
- Each evening, fill one row of the daily log — a few words on eating, sleeping, potty, and mood is enough.
- Check off the phase items as they happen, and bring the sheet to your vet or trainer if something worries you.
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- What is the 3-3-3 rule?
- It’s a rough guideline for adopted dogs: about 3 days feeling overwhelmed, 3 weeks starting to settle, and 3 months beginning to feel at home. It’s a pattern to expect, not a schedule your dog has to hit.
- My dog is slower (or faster) than 3-3-3. Is something wrong?
- No — every dog moves at their own pace, and the timeline shifts with age, history, and personality. Use the sheet to notice trends over time, and talk to your vet or a trainer about anything that worries you.
- How much should I do in the first few days?
- Less than you’d think. Keep the world small and quiet, hold off on visitors and big outings, and let your dog rest and decompress. A calm, predictable routine does more early on than exciting new experiences.
Free educational printable — not veterinary advice, and not a substitute for your vet's official records or an emergency call. Full disclaimer → · Leer en español →