People ask me all the time how they’ll know when their dog is ready to go on a hike, meet their friends, or meet the family cat after adoption. The answer is it varies. The information in this article will help you make the right decisions for your dog to support a stress-free transition to your home and understand when your dog is ready for new things.

Adding a new dog to your home? Worried about keeping the peace? These 5 tips from a former shelter adoptions advisor and current dog behavior consultant will help you manage your dogs with ease.