How To Transition A Dog To A New Owner. Your new dog may be stressed by moving into his new home, so we recommend giving him two weeks to adjust to your family and his new environment. Most importantly, be patient with your new dog.
Setting up some clear structure with your family for your dog will be paramount in making as smooth a transition as possible. Once you’ve moved in, there are a few things you can do to ease the transition for your dog. Take the dogs on a walk together.