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Shelters can be characterized as novel environments, and while less neophobic than their wild relatives, novelty in its many forms can still act as a stressor for dogs. To support dog well‐being, shelters increasingly consider individual dog perception of the shelter and use available resources to identify and address challenges posed by new sights, social encounters (both with conspecifics and people), “loud” smells and sounds, and general unpredictability.