Common Behaviour Challenges When Adopting a Rescue Dog — And How UK Rescues Help
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Top challenges and quick wins
- Decompression: quiet first week, predictable routine; reduce triggers.
- Lead reactivity: create distance, mark & reward calm, change direction before escalation.
- Separation: build independence with short absences, food puzzles, and scatter feeding.
- House training: schedule, reward outdoors, supervise indoors; assume nothing with new dogs.
When to get help
If behaviour impacts welfare or safety, ask your rescue for a force‑free trainer/behaviourist. Early support prevents problems becoming entrenched.