[Toppersmom]

My DH got Topper from me and he had a similar upbringing. He was 16 months old when I got him and he is still very timid and won't go near DH. He is wonderful with me very loving and affectionate. It has taken some time and at first he would hide in his crate and come out only to potty (the door was left open all the time). He has been with us for 5 months now and he will let my husband pet him only if I am sitting next to him or holding him and husband approaches very slowly. Funny thing is the couple that my husband got him from it was the other way around Topper was affectionate with the man and not with his wife. Even though it is taking time and I won't even discuss potty training I love him like crazy.