I have the same problem in my house with Buddy. Buddy came to our house when he was a year old from a shelter. He was afraid of everyone, including my hubby. It's been a year and 8 months.. and he's still afriad of him. No where near as much... but still does not let his guard down, and does not let Rick get to close to him. What LorraineO said was the most often thing we were told to do, You have to be the "Bad" guy and let him be the good guy. Another thing that was great was to have your brother wear the same shirt to sleep in a few nights in row, then let your pup sleep with the shirt (someone told me to put the shirt ON Buddy... I didn't think Buddy would have liked that) This way the dog gets used to his scent.

I had Buddy on 5HTP and Herbs and whatever anyone told me to do... I did, Rescue Remedy (sp), Calm Down!...etc....and nothing worked to calm him down. They now just have learned to avoid each other as much as possible!! Sad... but I couldn't live with out my Buddy boy! I'd find my hubby a new home before Buddy!!


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