Does anyone have any tips for a dog that just will not drink plain water on his own?

I've had my 6-7 month old puppy for almost three months and he still acts scared of drinking. He puts his tail between his legs, stretches far forward, and then pulls away quick, clearly scared. He'll drink water when it's got a bunch of kibble in it, but that's not ideal since then he gulps a bunch at once to get all the kibble, and also I prefer using puzzles and the Kong Wobbler to keep him occupied longer. For now, though, that's the main way he's staying hydrated.

I've tried all kinds of bowls (metal, rubber, plastic, ceramic, glass..), an anti splash bowl, a filtered water fountain, a Lixit. I've tried baiting all these things with peanut butter or coconut oil - he'll take a few nervous laps and then back away quickly. Same with using broth. I've tried putting bowls in different spots (though my house is small so there's only so many options) and tried to get on his level and look for scary things. No dice. The only times I've seen him freely drink water is when he's playing with another dog and following their lead, but I don't have that at home. He's not afraid of rain, puddles, ponds, or streams.

He's learned to overcome other fears quickly with lots of praise and careful exposure, so I'm not sure what's happening here. 🤷‍♂️

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