I think the sit stay is a good one, because its worked for me. I live in a development with a lot of houses and dogs around..and cars coming and going. Its odd because Sunni has been coming into the city with me since I got her, and walks perfectly fine, with all the noise, people and other dogs…but at home a few weeks ago, she started to get scared when cars were coming or going and would just freeze. So, when she did that I'd say good girl, sit..stay (lol) and make it sound like that was my plan..then simply say, ok..lets go. And start walking again. She's much better. I think it does help having my older dog with us, who loves loves loves his walks. So Sunni picks up on his excitement about it. I don't think it would work if I picked her up every time a car passes, or a dog she's unfamiliar with because she won't ever get a chance to get over her fear. She's already very attached to me..even in the puppy training class..she learns everything right away. But when she's off leash, even though they are all little dogs, she still has to come back to me way more then the other dogs seem to. The trainer said that we are going to start working on separation anxiety issues next week. I didn't know it was an "issue" ..lol, I thought it was cute
