Keep the world small
Start with a few rooms instead of the whole house. A smaller space makes toilet trips, naps and supervision easier.
Use the same door for potty breaks and the same quiet place for sleeping. Repetition is more useful than novelty.
Make visitors boring
Ask visitors to ignore the dog at first, then offer calm attention when the dog chooses to approach.
For shy dogs, a peaceful room and a stuffed food toy are kinder than a receiving line of excited hands.
Watch the recovery time
Panting, pacing, refusing food or following one person everywhere can be normal stress signals.
Give the dog more sleep than you think it needs. Most new dogs decompress faster when the house stops asking for constant interaction.
Field Takeaways
- Choose one feeding spot and one sleep spot.
- Schedule short outdoor breaks before accidents happen.
- Delay dog parks until recall, health and confidence are clearer.