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Prior experiences can affect dog perception of the shelter. Dogs with prior kenneling or sheltering showed a less‐activated stress response when introduced to a new kennel environment, while dogs without showed elevated cortisol levels (Rooney et al. 2007). Similarly, dogs relinquished from homes who had not had prior exposure to a shelter showed an increased physiological stress response without adaptation during the first week; meanwhile, dogs marked as strays and returns showed a decreased physiological stress response during that time (Hiby et al. 2006). At the same time, length of stay, coupled with behavior issues—either from before or during a dog’s shelter stay—can contribute to chronic stress and diminished well‐being.