We got there!!!

It's taken time, patience, confidence and a lot of self belief... But finally I think we've got it   
Quick history.. As a Pup, Rolo was basically attacked by people it seemed everywhere we went, walking down a footpath on lead at least 3 cyclists kicked out at him as they rode past, one deliberately rode at him... my partner verbally dealt with him.  On walks he was attacked by a screaming banshee of a woman who dived at him with her umbrella when he was totally ignoring her.. and so on.. the list went on of the stupid people we encountered, and I gave up the thought of ever letting him back off where people could hurt him, I was to scared  .... Until that is, a few months ago... I decided to take a stand.  I called up friends, organised social walks and also a few play dates where we could practice longline work and start letting him off, I always knew it wasn't him, it was me.... But now my boy is 18 months and I've become so proud of his behavior on lead and off! I just wanted to let people know that if you take action into your own hands anything is possible.  

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We found a lot of new friends

Thats great and really nice to read, well done to you both

Congrats to you both  lovely story.

Lovely story... well done to you both

Well done, great result!

Sounds like you've got some real nutcases around where you live though!

Well done )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Well done you great story and fab pics Rocky is gorgeous:)

There are some nutjobs about. So glad you overcame your fear.. he is a lovely looking dog.

Very well done to both of you

Nice one!  Really happy for you! It looks like all the dogs were having a good time

What a great story  the social group looks like fun!

Thank you all   He really is coming along great, I'm so proud of him and we've got a great bond of trust now.  Yes there are a lot of nut jobs out there.... But I know they are just that... The group walks have become a regular event one Sunday a month and we encourage anyone who has a dog that needs socialising to come along with us

That's brilliant, well done both of you

great stuff well done both of you

What a great encouraging story, thank you so much for sharing it with us and I'm sure it will give hope to others. Really like the social walk idea!

woody