I have a nervous one as well. He still hates men and children, he'll cower and shake sometimes. He's ok with family now (4 years later, he was 12 mos when I got him). One thing I learned is that hugging and "comforting" is a human notion. They however feel restrained and it makes their anxiety worse. Give him a safe place to possibly hide if that's what your pup needs, or try distracting him with something fun or yummy. Like going into trick training. It may or may not work. I hope this helps!
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