Don't lose faith, you have done remarkably well so far and in a comparitively short space of time. Don't try to rush things, but just keep doing what you are and spend as much time as possible just sitting on the ground as near as you can get without worrying him. Wrap up warm, and take a book then surround yourself with tasty morsels of cheese/liver/sausages, whatever. Make every single association with you a pleasurable and rewarding one.

I do sympathise with your worries about the fireworks, it is just as bad here in November There is time between now and July to get this dog inside. Keep going, it will be worth it.

Oh please don't give up, you've got all of us supporting you, we all want this dog to end up less frightened, well fed, and settled. As Sally and others have said, if you make every contact with him an enjoyable one he will eventually come to associate you with good things, it just takes time.

We have fireworks here on New Years Eve and sometimes at other times too, Baruska will face up to anything and defend the pack if she can see it and confront it, but when the noise comes from far away and she can't see it she gets very nervous but you still have two months until July 4th.

Morningglory I fully sympathise about the 'fireworks'. Here in Cyprus they think nothing of using industrial strength firecrackers - cheaper than branded 'fireworks' (and any excuse will do) I'd like to have them all dumped at sea (along with some of the people who use them in residential areas)

Thanks for the support Losos

Thank you for the encouragement, I will keep trying.

Nice to see you still checking in with us MorningGlory. Look forward to your updates and GOOD LUCK!

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Hi The best thing is to feed him do not look at him directly,just go to the place at the same time with food and water,and talk to him all the time,eventually he will learn to trust you,but it is going to take time,but when he really looks at you it will be so rewarding. Keep us posted crystalgirl

If he lets you pet him and is eating out of a bowl, I would hold the bowl and hand-feed him from it. If you can make up a comfortable pile of blankets or bed in the garage where you do this, sit with him there and do it on the bed you want him to sleep on.

There may come a time when you have to decide to 'trap' him. You may have to accept that if you don't do this, you never will have him safe and sound. Many feral dogs are trapped and caught and then successfully rehabilitated and worked with, once safe and sound. Although it might be traumatic to capture him, it might also be for his benefit in the long-term. You would need to have a securely fenced in outdoor area, so he doesn't have to live indoors permanently during this process.

Any updates?