What a cutie! One big mistake in the photo which might be part of the reason he doesn't come out.....you're sitting directly in front of the crate...body blocking him. That's a powerful message....don't come any further. If you've been doing that repeatedly (standing/sitting in front of the door) you need to move away....at least 8 feet. Anything less than 8 feet is still body blocking.
Just drop treats as you walk away. Don't look at him or try to entice him....let him take it at his own pace. Use this same tactic to expand his world...the living room, bath, etc. He should start following you around...picking up the treats as you go.
Next step; when he confidently follows you into the living room, sit on the floor turned slightly away from him. Look at him casually from the side of your eyes...still no talking. If he doesn't come up close to you for petting or more treats try putting a treat in your open palm and then put rest your hand on the floor with the palm up....you don't want to reach for him...he has to come to you. Use really good treats...sliced hot dogs, cheese cubes, etc.
Once you build the trust and confidence the rest of world becomes alot easier for him.
Just drop treats as you walk away. Don't look at him or try to entice him....let him take it at his own pace. Use this same tactic to expand his world...the living room, bath, etc. He should start following you around...picking up the treats as you go.
Next step; when he confidently follows you into the living room, sit on the floor turned slightly away from him. Look at him casually from the side of your eyes...still no talking. If he doesn't come up close to you for petting or more treats try putting a treat in your open palm and then put rest your hand on the floor with the palm up....you don't want to reach for him...he has to come to you. Use really good treats...sliced hot dogs, cheese cubes, etc.
Once you build the trust and confidence the rest of world becomes alot easier for him.
