Understanding the “3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months” journey — gently, thoughtfully, and through your dog’s eyes. Bringing home a rescue dog is an act of hope — for both of you.But for a dog who has experienced stress, change, or uncertainty, settling into a new home takes time. Not days. Not even weeks. Time to breathe.Time to observe.Time to feel safe again. This slow settling-in period is known as decompression , and the classic framework of “3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months” offers a s