Scared Rescue Pup

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Im after some tips. We welcomed our 6 month old rescue pup from abroad two weeks ago.
He was understandably terrified when we bought him home. He is in his crate in the kitchen, and we basically left him to it until now so that he can get used to the sounds and smells of the home (three kids and resident dog)
The crate has always been open so he is free to come in and out.
He has definitely improved, he pops out of the crate for food and follows us about but if you try to go near him he runs back to the crate, he was growling when we came close in the first day or so but not anymore, he seems less bothered about the kids.
We have the added issue of our other dog who wont let new dog anywhere near the front room and the new dog guards his crate from other dog.
Anyway,,, how do we move on from here? I think (hope) that walking them together will help their bond but we cant get anywhere new dog to touch him or put a lead on him.
Any advice?

Literally the only thing you can do is ignore him or at most sit on the floor with your back to him.
Don't even consider trying to take him for a walk.
The guarding is a whole other issue for which you may need behavioural advice, but for the moment don't let it escalate by keeping the dogs separate.

2 weeks is no time. You are looking at months.

Keep the two dogs separate.

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Just keep acting in a calm, predictible manner. Treats and praise. Give him space and security and lots and lots of time. He needs to learn to trust you.

Has the rescue got behavioural support from registered behaviourists with experience with settling in foreign rescue dogs?

This is a long process. These guides give you a rough idea of the long haul you're in for:

Thanks, the rescue do have back up.

I know all these things, I'm being impatient and I know it.

The guarding isn't a major issue, they aren't being aggressive as such. A little back off bark and the other dog pegs it. Again I hope this will ease with time.
I just worry that his life is just being in the kitchen but I suppose that's better than what he came from!

It will take a couple of months. Mine was terrified of everything. Because he was crated for the first 7 month of his life permanently. Needless to say I hate crates and won't use them. He couldn't walk far due to muscle wastage due to crating. It took months to build him up. Find out as much back ground info as possible on your dog. It takes time and patience with rescues.

It will take months, if not years.