Max and I had our first informal training session today with a big dog. I was very brave and didn't panic, but I forgot to do my part giving commands and praising. Luckily the neighbor who owns the big dog is advanced enough to be a professional trainer and she did a great job handling me.
How did Max do, you ask?
Very well. He sniffed the other guy and he spent 10 minutes just sitting side by side with him. Both the dogs had already had long walks.
Max has a problem passing other dogs because he thinks he needs to protect me, and his little brother Teddy. My father has been taking Max for his morning walk over the past week and he has not barked at other dogs.
My goal is to teach Max that he doesn't need to protect me or bark at other dogs. I'll keep updating and I hope to get pictures.