 Time, Patience, and Love
Gosh , I can hear the trauma he must have gone through and agree with the other posters it will take time.
Roxy our first ASPCA dog we adopted 16 years ago was owned by someone who mistreated/abused her with a baseball hat on and must of been male. She would not trust anyone, till the day she died , any man walking into our house with a baseball cap on.
Dad, bless his heart, always wore baseball caps lol, but he persevered in befriending her and always pocketed treats for her. You wouldnt believe what that man could pack in his coat and pants pockets for her. Kielbasi yep, ham, balongna anything he thought she would enjoy. She did finally love him. Told him time and time again just take the hat off Dad but he couldnt/wouldnt, it was who he was lol.
I guess it was his patience, taking the time being gentle with her, letting her lead the way, waiting on her cues. I never understood this till now. You cant rush the process as much as it pains US we have to go on their time table.
He will show you the steps he needs all you need to do is watch for his cues. Sounds like you have the patience just need the time now. Sending prayers to you both.
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