Sam was born Nov 20th and I picked him up Feb17th. He was raised in a home with kids and other furbutts. He will be 3 this year.
Sam goes to meetups, we go to the dog park on our own, we go for walks. He goes to restraurants, movies, stores, etc etc etc .. you get the point, he is always out and about.
Sam does not like people petting him that he does not know and you can FORGET holding him. Now I have got to where I hold him to make him feel more at ease when people are petting him and that seems to help.
The trainer told us to socialize socialize socialize, but come on! How much more can I do???
He does play with other dogs when we were at the dog park as long as they want to play chase. If they dont want to play chase then he really isnt interested, its his way or no way
If someone new comes over to my house or we go somewhere new, as long the person doesnt try to come at him then eventually he will go check them out.
Best of luck to ya!!