Then it's dominance anxiety i bet. Sounds a LOT like my dog. You standing in front is a statement "I'll handle this, chill, you are protected by me, the leader." And it's greatly calming.
You shoul read up on Calming Signals too. Just google that phrase.
Make sure that strangers do NOT:
1. Make eye contact.
2. Start ordering your dog to do submissive tricks "Down", "roll over", etc..
3. Say his name like 1 million times while towering over him. *Why do people do that???*
4. Cower from him, or react with fear. If somone seems nervous dealing with an assertive dog, then find somone else to give him treats. |