Welcome to the forum....I run a rescue in Indiana. This is a very common problem here at the rescue for many new arrivals.
Things you have to consider: age, new enviroment, and new stimuli...
The first thing he needs to know is that he can trust you and look to you for support and this comes with time. It is most important not to encourage his fearfulness by stroking him to calm him when he acts out. This will re-enforce the behavior. Talk to him gently and reassuring but letting him know that he will have to face the demon...Give new people he greets a treat to encourge him forward. Tell the new person not to make eye contact and let him come to them. Act as if he is not even there. Do all this on a loose lead. A tight lead witll tell him that this is a situation to fear and be on alert. I would also not encourage the use of a pinch collar. This will heighten fears in some dogs. A flat collar is all you need. Do not permit him to stand there and bark at people. Nip it in the butt immediately. It sounds like in his case it would be fear based and we do not want to encourage that.
I would suggest a puppy class for him. Look for someone who uses positive re-enforcement vs. harsh methods. This guy sounds like a softy and needs kid gloves.
I would ask the breeder just exactly what he was exposed to and how often he was taken out in public. Lineage can also play a part in his fearfulness. I would certainly seek advice from the breeder. If they are as reputable as you state they should be helping you with the new puppy. I am curious why he was 14 months old when the breeder sold him to you? Were there any more in his litter that you can compare temperaments to, as well as his mom and dad?
The most important thing to remember is to take him everywhere. The more he sees the less he will be fearful of...
GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME!
Things you have to consider: age, new enviroment, and new stimuli...
The first thing he needs to know is that he can trust you and look to you for support and this comes with time. It is most important not to encourage his fearfulness by stroking him to calm him when he acts out. This will re-enforce the behavior. Talk to him gently and reassuring but letting him know that he will have to face the demon...Give new people he greets a treat to encourge him forward. Tell the new person not to make eye contact and let him come to them. Act as if he is not even there. Do all this on a loose lead. A tight lead witll tell him that this is a situation to fear and be on alert. I would also not encourage the use of a pinch collar. This will heighten fears in some dogs. A flat collar is all you need. Do not permit him to stand there and bark at people. Nip it in the butt immediately. It sounds like in his case it would be fear based and we do not want to encourage that.
I would suggest a puppy class for him. Look for someone who uses positive re-enforcement vs. harsh methods. This guy sounds like a softy and needs kid gloves.
I would ask the breeder just exactly what he was exposed to and how often he was taken out in public. Lineage can also play a part in his fearfulness. I would certainly seek advice from the breeder. If they are as reputable as you state they should be helping you with the new puppy. I am curious why he was 14 months old when the breeder sold him to you? Were there any more in his litter that you can compare temperaments to, as well as his mom and dad?
The most important thing to remember is to take him everywhere. The more he sees the less he will be fearful of...
GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME!