THE K9HUB RESCUE DOG STARTER KIT
Your 30-day toolkit
Bringing home a rescue dog can come with a lot of questions.
The K9hub Rescue Dog Starter Kit gives you a clear, practical plan for those important first weeks — helping you understand what to do, what to expect and when to get help.
29 practical pages | Instant PDF download | Print or use digitally
A PRACTICAL TOOLKIT YOU’LL ACTUALLY USE
Inside, you’ll find 29 practical pages of step-by-step guidance, printable trackers, worksheets and tools designed to support you and your rescue dog through those important first weeks together.
The toolkit combines:
Practical guidance
so you know what to focus on.
Behaviour understanding
so you can better read what your dog is communicating.
Printable tools and trackers
so you can notice patterns, record progress and make calmer decisions.
THE K9HUB APPROACH
Safety first, progress second.
The K9hub approach is built around one simple progression:
Safety → Predictability → Trust → Confidence → Foundations
Rather than rushing into obedience, busy outings or constant socialisation, the Starter Kit helps you focus on what many rescue dogs need first: time, rest, predictability, choice and the opportunity to feel safe.
You’ll also see some of the principles I use every day when supporting dogs and their families:
- Behaviour is communication.
- Watch the dog. Not the calendar.
- Predictable doesn’t mean rigid.
- Rest counts.
And perhaps most importantly: Progress is not always linear.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Toolkit is for you if :
- You’ve just welcomed a rescue dog into your home
- You’re preparing to adopt and want to feel ready
- You’re wondering what’s normal in those first few weeks
- You want to understand what your dog is communicating
- You’d like practical guidance without overwhelming your dog — or yourself
- You want simple tools to help you track progress and know when to seek help
You don’t need to get everything right. You just need a practical place to start.
START YOUR RESCUE DOG’S FIRST MONTH WITH A CLEARER PLAN
You don’t need to get everything right.
Your dog needs safety, patience, consistency and someone willing to listen.
The K9hub Rescue Dog Starter Kit
29-page practical toolkit
Instant PDF download
Printable worksheets & trackers
Use on your phone, tablet or computer
Introductory launch price $29 AUD Normally $37
CREATED FROM REAL ANIMAL WELFARE & BEHAVIOUR EXPERIENCE
I created this toolkit from the same principles I use when supporting rescue dogs and their families through those important first weeks together.
After more than 10 years working in animal welfare and behaviour, one thing I’ve learned is that every dog has their own timeline.
Watch the dog in front of you.
Listen to what they’re communicating.
And give them the time and support they need.
Sharon Comber
Founder | K9hub
WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE RESCUE JOURNEY?
The Starter Kit focuses specifically on what to do during your dog’s first 30 days at home.
For a deeper look at adoption, preparation, settling, behaviour, relationships and life with a rescue dog, Sharon’s book:
"Paws for Thought - A Comprehensive Guide to Adopting or Rescuing A Dog
takes you through the broader jour