Realities of rehoming a rescue dog

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I am on the cusp of rehoming a rescue dog. She is a 1 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Her owner gave her up because they couldn't afford to keep her.

She seems very sweet (but has no training) and has been deemed suitable for a house with young children (mine are 7 and 10).

I am wondering how best to settle her in....are there any books that would be good to use in helping her/us adjust to each other?
Is a puppy training book just as useful for an untrained 1 year old?
What kit is it essential to have straight away?

This will be our first family dog and we want things to go as smoothly as possible and take as much stress out of the process as we can (for dog and us).

I'd arrange for her to go to some dog training classes personally.

Where does she sleep currently? Does she have a bed/crate?

I don't know, I will make sure I find that out on the next meeting.
Yes to the training classes, we will do them asap.

I fully agree, dog training classes are a must.
Try this link to find (affordable) training. They will usually want to meet the dog first to determine if puppy or adult class is suitable. (Nope your dog does not need any official paperwork. But I find the clubs are a lot cheaper than private dog trainers.)
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/training/good-citizen-dog-training-scheme/information-for-dog-owners/good-citizen-dog-scheme-training-clubs/

Your rescue will also give you advise like not to crowd the dog, give a few days to settle. Provide a quiet sleeping area. Don't let off lead in first few weeks.
Have a realistic chat with your children... put some basic rules into place! Examples: don't disturb while sleeping, don't touch when eating, dogs don't have hands to hold onto toys - they have to use their paws (can scratch) and mouth (full of teeth).
Involve them in basic training, like making dog sit.... always under supervision!
Make sure, you supervise play ... if dog / children get over exited stop the play.

Try and find out as much of her current routine (meal and bedtimes, crate or bed, feed bowl and food) as possible and keep to these at first. Use the same collar, lead, blanket and toys she comes with, as these will have her smell on, then slowly introduce any new things you've bought her.

Be prepared for a few accidents and crying in the night for a while - it'll be like having a new baby again!

All good advice, thanks. I will contact the training classes. Going to the rescue centre today - very excited!