Free Training Resource: Give Your Rescue Dog the Best Start
- SBBD Admin
- Jun 19
- 2 min read
At Saving Balkan Boxer Dogs, we believe that adoption is just the beginning.
What happens next—the settling in, the learning, the bonding—that’s where the real transformation begins. And like all meaningful things, it takes time, patience, and the right tools.
That’s why we’re excited to share a free training resource we recommend to every adopter and foster:
Why We Recommend This Course
This isn’t about tricks or obedience—it’s about truly understanding rescue dogs, how to earn their trust, and how to help them settle into life at home. Whether your dog has just arrived or you’re preparing for their arrival, this course gives you everything you need to support those early days with confidence and calm.
It’s also a fantastic refresher if your dog is showing any signs of stress later down the line. It’s okay to take a step back. Sometimes, a reset is exactly what your dog needs—and this course can help you find your footing again.
What You'll Learn
Reading your dog’s body language
Setting up your home for calm and safety
Managing the first days, weeks, and months
Introducing your dog to new people, pets, and routines
Why “slower is better” when building trust
Tools to support walks, feeding, rest, and decompression
The content is split into short, easy-to-watch videos—and it’s completely free.
Why not make an evening of it, like a family film night or even a date night!
Not Just for Rescue Homes
While it’s designed for rescue adopters, this course is a valuable resource for any home with a dog. The principles of calm, kind, thoughtful care apply across the board—and we guarantee you’ll learn something new, even if you’ve had dogs your whole life.
Built by Experts, Trusted by Us
At SBBD, we work with dogs who’ve lived through trauma, stress, neglect, and fear. They don’t need control—they need compassion. This course reflects the values we live by and the guidance we share with our community.
Whether you’re a first-time foster or a lifelong dog owner, this is one resource you’ll come back to again and again.
Start Today — For Their Tomorrow
Because when you start with understanding, you don’t just change a dog’s day.
You change their life.
