Settle Down to Settle In

Enter your home, indifferently give them a minute to sniff you, then pass out hugs, pets, and pats.
Enter your home, pass out a good dose of pats and hugs, change into something comfortable if necessary, then take them out to the bathroom and throw the ball or frisbee to burn some energy out of them.
When you first enter give them a minute to scent you, quietly let them out to go to the bathroom, then give them at least 10 minutes of indifference when they come back in.

To reinforce that you are the Alpha.
To make sure they're not getting into any trouble while you're distracted.
To condition the dog to calmly and quietly lay down at your feet whether in your house, at an outdoor eatery, family gathering, or sitting on any bench in public.

See if he/she needs to go the bathroom.
Touch them, talk to them, and praise them for their great effort.
Pay absolutely no attention to him/her. Wait until he/she lays again and restart the 10-minute countdown.