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[quote=Anonymous]Oh, poor thing.  Where do you live?  There are dog rescue organizations that would give great advice.   Do you have a contact for the one you used?   There are also advice boards online, etc.   I know a few, but they are in Maryland.   I'd be happy to post some.

Dogs are social creatures.  If you can let him sleep upstairs in sight of people, crated or not, that would be best.

I wouldn't let him on the sofa.  That's a bad habit.  But if someone is down on the floor petting him, that could help.

Do you have dog snacks?   Those are a great way to lure dogs out to go do something.

Routine is very helpful and calming to a dog.  Walks at the same time, meals at the same time, play at the same time.   You can always add more in, but try to keep the basic routine in place as much as possible.

And a tired dog is a happy dog.  Lots of exercise.   Maybe walk him 4 times or so a day for awhile.

And enroll the both of you in a dog obedience course.  County governments usually offer them.   That's a little more of a long-term fix, but it's important.

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