Get a copy of the book "The Other End of the Leash" by and also definately check into a positive trainer. Training is the best thing we could have done with Loki and we still attend classes (he's 1) because we have so much fun. I'm almost done with this book and it's really helping me to better understand how to communicate with Loki.
Also, my next door neighbor has a sweet dog that has some serious fear aggression issues. I carry treats with me and every time I see her I give her a treat. So she is learning that the "scary" neighbor gives treats and maybe isn't so scary. Definately talk to a trainer about the right approach to this (there are so many things, like no eye contact, how to have a stranger approach, etc.) but there is definately a solution to it. I hope that's encouraging! |