Crazy German Sheperd/Chow Mix

Question
Hello, Jack is my first dog since I moved from my parents house, I adopted him from the local shelter and that day I knew he would be a hand full. When I went to get him from his kennel he immediately flipped out as in yelping and crying. when I got him home he didn't come out from behind the couch all that night and very little the next day. He is very shy of men and I am the only one who can handle or even touch him. I have had him a little over 4 months now and he has only improved a very little bit. I would think he was abused or just never socialized. he sits fine ...but will not stay. Am I the issue or is it something else Sincerely Faith G.

Answer
He probably was never socialized,and as you said possibly abused as well

I think you have to get him used to things,but slowly,like have a male friend come over,and have him off the dog a treat,even if he just puts it's on the ground for the dog-that is a start then as he accepts that,have the friend try to get the dog to eat out of his hand,but don't try to touch him,just get him used to that for a long time and even then just start with letting the dog sniff

You can slowly do this with a number of people,I think that would be better for him to get used to a few people that he will get to know,rather then a bunch of strangers-as it may overwhelm him and even set him back