[salling12000]

Thanks for the words of wisdom. Yes, I agree getting the trainer back on is on. I absolutely do not baby him and tell him everything is ok because it most certainly is not. I am unsure of how to walk him and not run into strangers. We live in the 'burbs and there are people everywhere (even at 5:30am). I was thinking of walking him just in front of the house doing intense focus exercises and slowly taking the walks farther from home when he is ready. And Sabellesmom, are you suggesting letting him be all freaky and just keep moving with him? Because yes, my sweet boy is walking with me. And I want to keep it that way. He is on a 6' lead from Lupine (amazing leashes) and we have an e-collar for him. Teenagers are challenging (I work with the human kind), but not impossible.