Member Questions 11-6-26

Juuso 

I need advice on helping my 14-week-old Belgian Malinois puppy, who was fine with unfamiliar people until about a week ago when he suddenly began barking at almost every stranger he spots. He reacts from a significant distance in the yard, town, and park—often seeking comfort in my lap afterward—though he remains calm watching people from the car. Given that distance work hasn't helped yet, how should I begin addressing this reactivity, and could the constant barking from our neighbor's outdoor dogs be contributing to his heightened arousal and behavior?

Litsa 

Hi I’ve rescued an American bulldog/boxer 6 months ago. Great dog, very loving and affectionate and friendly with people. But he’s got high prey drive and when he sees a squires a rabbit a coyote he can lunge and pull very hard. When I was walking him I was a little too comfortable and let him walk infront of me with one hand only holding the leash. We turned a corner and he saw another dog and pulled me so hard I fell and hurt myself. I’m ok but I’m scared to walk him alone. I love him so much and I want to be comfortable walking him on a leash alone. He uses a prong and an ecollar but I froze at the time and it was too late. He’s 90 pounds and very strong. Can I get comfortable walking him again alone? I love being alone with him. Can you help?