Another proud moment. I took diesel for a walk tonight and there is a garage that has 3 dogs that always make diesel go crazy so on the way up we walked on the other side of the street and i didnt see them out. We walked our usual walk and on the way back i walked on the side with the garage the dogs are behind a fence but it is chain link. We walked by and one of the dogs came running over i remained calm. I just kept walking and didnt make a big deal out of it i just acted like i didnt see the dog. Diesel did not cry or try to pull me over to the other dog. I told him good boy but not to excited
. When i get excited he gets excited. A little further up a lady was walking jack russel he looked right at it and then looked at me no crying. OMG progress
. Its taken a lot of hard work and i still get nervous i which i knew better how to remain calm. We continued on our walk and we walked about a half block behind the jack russel and he didnt make a sound. WE got up the block and i saw two unleashed pittys running around at the park. I didnt see an owner so we turned the other way. i didnt want to end this wonderful night on a bad note. LOL. If anyone has any ideas on how i can keep myself more relaxed when walking him i would appreciate it i know me getting tense makes him worse. Thanks