Awww he is *SUCH* a cutie! I would just try putting him in his kennel a little bit each day but let him back out soon that might help him realize your not just going to leave him in there all day every day like his previous "owner" Poor guy! I rescued a sheltie last year and his owner did the same thing but would leave him in his kennel for DAYS on end. Poor dog didn't even get to eat! I do notice that everytime I leave my house my sheltie will bark his head off but only for a few seconds! Good luck with the lil one! He really is a doll