[kyancer]

I am so glad to see this thread. It does help to know that you aren't alone, and you certainly aren't. I got Sebastian at 10 weeks old as well, and since he was about 5 months old he has barked aggressively at strangers, and strange dogs. He is fine with me, me 3 small children, my husband, and members of my extended family and friends that he met when he was a small puppy. But, when we go on walks he freaks out at everyone he sees. I have been watching Cesar Millan's show and reading as many books as I can get my hands on. Learning to be calm when confronted with a situation that has triggered an aggressive response in the past makes a huge difference! He is not cured by any means, but he has shown dramatic improvements. And, I just know that there are certain situations that I can't trust him with yet. When I have playgroups with other small children around I have to put him upstairs because he's just not trustworthy around small children that he doesn't know. But, I think that taking them out on a walk every day is important. I have much more control, and he gets to see lots of strange people and dogs on a daily basis. It can be stressful as he does tend to freak out occassionally, but he has gotten so much better, and rehabilitation is not an overnight process. I have also spent $$$$ on trainers, but it is soooo hard to find a good one! I wasn't getting anywhere until I started watching The Dog Whisperer and implementing his Exercise, Discipline, Affection program. Good luck, and don't beat yourself up! You are obviously doing your best to try to help her.