[kelking]

hi yes in some cases he does sniff back this is when the attack happens,they seem happy to sniff him but not when its his turn

i wouldnt say he was on a tight lead before as he was alway ok with other dogs so i was never worried or stress when dogs came over

he stands tall, tail up wagging, i think he stands confident,
maybe they think hes being too conifident?

today he was more stand offish if dogs walked by turning head away as before he liked to have a good look when we passed
he was like you said minding his own business i think hes learnt

i think what you said about him sending a signal that he is vulnerable and weak, somehow may be true he is a very soppy gentle pup

could it be the rotti stare?he does like a good look at other dogs he will stand and stare(but with his tail wagging) untill they come near then he wants to play

anyhow iam paying more attention on whos walking my way,its such a shame because he does love other dogs and iam enjoying have a dog that i know i can take anywhere even if there is other dogs there,as my older female we cant do this she gets edgy when a dog is near i dont want this for him.
boomer get a walk in the morning so he can socialize without my female and her bad habits then they both go out again in the afternoon.

i was so angry at other people letting their dogs wander when ive worked so hard socializing him.friends have told me he need toughing up thats why hes picked on but i like him the way he is,he fits in great with my children and i