Stopping dead in her tracks

[Jarose]

During our walks recently, whenever we encounter another dog coming our way Nina will stop dead in her tracks. She is not growling, barking, hair raised or the like. Just a dead stop in an alert position with her tail raised and she does not budge until they pass. If I try to pull or coax her she will sit. What is she doing and what is the best way to handle this? She is just over a year old and just started doing this about 2 weeks ago.

[Judi W]

She's just becoming very alert to other dogs, but managing her concern in a good way by controlling herself. Help defuse her concern by giving a happy voiced "hello" to those you meet and cut her some slack while she studies them for a few seconds, then pop your lead and walk on.