[header] How to introduce your dog to its new home [title] Place the dog's things in the home. [step] If at all possible, put the dog's bed and toys, as well as its water and food dishes, inside the home before the dog gets there. This will let the dog know that this is its space now and it will be comforting to have familiar things and smells. 
[substeps] Put the dog's items in locations that are similar to where they were in its old home. This will add to the dog's level of comfort.