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Thank you! This is just great advice that I really appreciate. I did get a trainer who was gentle but she was the one who told me to stand between the dog and the person...to reassure him that he has nothing to fear. I think what you say, IliamnasQuest, is valid though. It makes more sense...

Thank you for your reply. Yes, he seems to (barely) tolerate the boots. I should keep them on him. It might be something like a crack. It's really hard to tell because it's black and he doesn't let me look at it for long!

He's a mutt, about 1 year - got him at 2 months at the spca. I try to encourage him...praise him when he goes near people without fear. If barking, I stand between him and the pesron he is barking at and tell him to be quiet with a hand signal. There isn't much else to say as he is just really...

My dog is showing signs of intense fear around people and I think there is a possibility he might bite someone - whenever he sees someone he backs away and barks. I have tried to really get him used to all types of people but he still acts the same way. Does anyone have any advice on this?

I will be taking my dog to the vet soon but was hoping I could get some feedback. I took my dog out for a walk about a week ago and I noticed one of his paws started to bleed. I applied pressure and it stopped. I noticed today that it was bleeding again. Why this is happening? Could it be from...