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Originally Posted by Santa  Well I certainly know to keep him away from them now - the point of introducing them was to show how friendly he is, and he is! He has never reacted to anyone like that before. Keeping him away from them also doesn't help them to see that he's friendly 
Is it worth going to the local station and explaining that he seems to be scared of their uniforms and asking if someone in their dog department can work with him on it? |
Why do you care they think he's friendly? Don't put your dog under more stress just to show the police he's friendly (dogs don't like uniforms). After all, there is no law saying you have to have a dog that doesn't bark at police.
Just make sure your dog is not out loose and everything will be OK. Btw even if he's friendly doesn't mean he can go around off leash. Here where I am I'd pay penalty regardless of dog's character.
I'd visit your neighbor and apologize and tell them that I understand their fear and that I'll do everything to prevent dog's escape in the future. I'd also invite them to come to my place and meet the dog. Once they know each other they will not panic if they see him again. As a result you may even develop a friendship
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