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Anxiety?

Hello,

My good dog is afraid of anything new.  He usually adjusts after a couple of days - is this anxiety?
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He is a lab mixed with (I think) pit bull.  He is 6 years old.  I have had him since he was 6 months old.  I adopted him through an adoption agency.  He notices everything, if we get a new clock, or a new car, he will avoid it or stare at it, etc.  He is scared of men.  He has no obedience training, because he really is a good dog, he listens very well and is really gentle.  I have one other dog who is 8 years old - a female - they are very close.  I don't know what to do to help him.

Thank you.
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Anxiety and Fear are different but related emotions.  What breed is this.  How old? (6 what, months or years), How long have you had him, where did you get him, any obedience training? only dog or with others? what is he afraid of? what situations?  what have you done to help him with this?
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