[header] How to teach cats to like dogs [title] Isolate the new pet in a safe space. [step] If the cat is new to the home, the cat should remain in a safe space in your house at all times, like a spare bedroom. Keep everything the cat needs in that space: food, water, and litter. 
Unless it chooses to leave that space, let the cat get comfortable with a small area before allowing it to roam. [substeps] Make sure your cat has easy access to litter.