Hi. Number one. Thank you for adopting him and for being willing to work with hin
it could take weeks for him to integrate into your family so don’t rush it and don’t push him. Many if our dogs come from sketchy backgrounds and we just don’t know why they respond as they do.
separate feeding is excellent and will probably be the way to go forever
never remove his food bowl until he walks away Some people will leave it out in case he wants more later and to let him know that there will always be food for him
no sharing of water bowls either. And keep toys separate for each dog
there are « games » to play to teach him about give and take. If you send me your email address I will send you thé link or a copy of the article
also in addition to his daily walk you might consider walking both dogs. But each dog gets their own handler/walker. They can walk on the outside of their walker so they are farther apart but you will probably see them eventually walking side by side as they get more and more comfortable being together
training is also a great way to get him integrated and to get him to feel part of the family. I do not know his level of training.
Does he do Sit Down Come Stay Paw Touch Leave It Drop it.Place ? All training is great to help him interact with you and feel special as you have that one to one time. Plus it helps him think and gain confidence
you can also get puzzle toys/feeders to engage him. Even leaving one in his crate with treats in it to occupy his mind
The mental activity will stimulate his mind and I think you will see a happier pup
i can send you training articles
be consistent even if you train just 10 -15min a day.
The consistency helps him also
Once he gains confidence that he is accepted he will be happier and won’t hide in his crate but it is good that he finds the crate his safe place. I would be sure there is a comfortable bedding as well as his toys in the crate and maybe a puzzle toy also for stimulation
good luck looking forward to sending you thé training articles and hearing about his progress
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