[yorkietalkjilly]

I'm so sorry that you lost little Sammie in such a painful way and I know it probably has affected how you react around other dogs for a time and maybe made you a bit overly protective. You can really help this little shy baby by working teaching him to learn things, becoming your team member and getting him achieving and getting lots of positive feedback and he could soon start to blossom. Stay upbeat & patient & happy with him. When he hides, bring him matter of factly out of his little hiding place & happily start redirecting him with an interactive toy, baiting him to play with a squeaky toy or training him with a luscious little pile of boiled chicken for treats to work for. Then, when he's a little less retiring and shy, start to socialize him. At first, you might take him out in a little airline carrier so that he's got a sense of safety and security inside there but still gets him used to smells and sounds and the differences out in the big world. Toss a treat in through the door every so often and keep those sessions short. When he's better still, take him out on the leash and treat often.