
Why Dogs Eat Grass: The Real Reasons (and When to Worry)
Why does your dog eat grass? The "they're sick" theory is mostly wrong. Here's what science says about grass-eating in dogs, and the signs it's actually a problem.
Nutrition, training, health and everyday care for dogs of every breed and age.

Why does your dog eat grass? The "they're sick" theory is mostly wrong. Here's what science says about grass-eating in dogs, and the signs it's actually a problem.

The 3-3-3 rule says a rescue dog needs 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months to settle in. Here's what week one actually looks like โ hour by hour, day by day.

The argument about where a dog should come from stops at the front door, which is where the real differences begin. How long settling in actually takes, why a shelter breed label is closer to a guess than a description, what health testing on a puppy does and does not cover, and how to vet either source in person.

The first two days are less about training and more about a puppy learning that this is a safe place to be tired in. Have a small confined space ready, expect crying at night, and do less than feels natural in the daytime. Everything else can wait.

Adoption and responsible breeding both lead to great dogs. What differs is predictability, cost, and impact โ an honest comparison to help you decide which path fits your life.

Time, money, lifestyle and honest self-assessment: a practical checklist to help you decide whether you are actually ready to bring a puppy home.