Hi John,

Thanks for your reply.

I wasn't sure if it would be better to try to help her overcome her fear or avoid it. I'd prefer to avoid it, not just because of her distress, but because I'm worried that she'll pull me over or get away. I don't normally walk her when the school is coming out, but it was so obvious on those few occasions that she got into a state and I'd never seen that behaviour before.

Teresa

Hi Gill,

What a shame, that must be really difficult. You just highlighted my pet hate too, owners with their dogs off the leads. Especially little, yappy, fluffy ones who insist on running right up to Lola. One of them even said, don't worry, he won't bite her!??? Although Lola was ok I was so glad she had her muzzle on, just in case. I notice she doesn't react to small furries. . . Until they run away from her, then she's very interested, especially if it's a cat!

Teresa