Socialisation

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I have an 11 yr old staff boy called BJ- hes goregous and we adore him. When he was a pup he used to be off the lead- run around near toher dogs- then he had horrid things happen to him- so we have rescued him- we have had him for a few years now- thing is he goes divvy when we are on walks at other dogs.... trying to get to them- he isn't aggressive in the sense that he doesn't growl and bark at them- he just tries to get to them... (its olny the huskies he really hates!- oh and cats!) So we are going away over xmas staying in a cottage with 24 people in total and 4 other dogs- female staff, girl collie, 2 yorkies - both girls. I desperatly need to socialise him before so we can at least go out for a walk with them - I won't leave him on his own as lets face it the yorkies would make good dental floss !- So I am going for a walk with another dog on MOnday - both dogs will be on muzzels- just wandering for any tips advice to keep things calm as possible - I know I stress a bit and he must pick up on it- so me being calm and in control will help- ADVICE PLEASE!!!! I took him to the playing fields this morning, doing a bit of treat based training- running round him chasing me, focussing on me, then stay come commands- he was brilliant!!- I just want to make this work if possible as I can't bear the thought of putting him in a kennel! Thanks in advance

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At that age socialization is hard. Maybe just shorten the lead a bit so you have more control.