Lots of puppies go through a stage like this. It's much easier to deal with now than it is with an adult dog. Just keep doing what you would with any puppy--socialize, socialize, socialize. Do not coddle him or try to reassure him when he acts scared. Act perfectly normal, even overly happy. He'll respond to you--my owner isn't scared, so why should I be? He'll come around.
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