Congratulations on your newest arrival! Sparkles, my kitty from a shelter, is also hesitant. Comes out when the dogs are outside. The only time he doesn't care about the dogs is when Buddy, my female terrier mix, is sleeping on the bed with me. No one comes between Sparkles and my bedtime. He's willing to overlook the dog then, as he knows he gets the closest spot in the crook of my arm, near my head.
Sounds like he is checking you out and you are panning out. What a good match this is.
Sounds like he is checking you out and you are panning out. What a good match this is.