| I love the advice everyone gave you. I think one of the most important things someone said was, not to talk soothingly to him and try to calm him when he does it. Stay relaxed, give a stern no and a stern pop of the leash, then ignore him and just talk calmly to the person.
I agree with everyone else about the trainer. Rolling was not the right thing for your situation. Your puppy has fear and rolling him probably made it worse. I'm not saying I have never rolled Q, but certainly never would for fear. Your trainer should have been able to take control right then and nip it in the bud. I'm so glad you found someone new to give a try.
I was told once that if I am walking my dog and see someone coming with a kid or another dog and I pull the leash tight and get all nervous, that my dog would learn to assoc kids and other dogs in a bad way. I need to stay relaxed and just put the dog on the opposite side and keep on trucking. If he starts to veer in that direction, just snap the leash, and say ATT, or whatever you use, to get his attention and keep on going.
Please keep us posted on his progess and what you think of the new trainer. I will check out the site. |