your new baby
 

This is a favorite of mine, try which ever way you can to rub his belly, the part that feels like a baby's bottom..lol

I use my finger nails in cases like this, of course not harshly, if you do it a little at a time, they usually love it, the more they like it, the more relaxed they become..again it takes time...while doing this talk very lovingly to him...let him know you are just talking to him...you are so happy he is with you...and remember he is new. I have one that was 7 months old, I swear he had no human contact, now two years later, he is still very stiff when picked up, he gets plenty of love, he was just older when we got him. He needs to be in control, if we are laying on the bed or couch, he gives kissses, if we pick him up, it is harder to get one kiss...

Your baby is young...patience, love, understanding, and soon, he will be your shadow..:-)

I have one that whines every night for her time with me when she is ready, i pick her up like a baby, she lays on her back and will just lay and almost sleep when I do this to her....but it is everynight she wants it..
in fact I guess it is her time now..she is whining for me to stop this typing,..
pooh's mum

good luck to you and welcome to YT!!! these pups all have different personalities... but im sure Tucker will come around super soon... just keep loving him and trying like you have... how is he with toys?... that might be another way to bond... Belle loves to play tug, even from when we first got her... so maybe try giving him some toys and playing with him??

and don't worry, before you know it your Tucker will be following you around everywhere, just remember it takes time and patience