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.

If you aren’t sure how to get started with training your fearful, reactive, overwhelmed, or excited dog- this is the post for you.