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Recently (2 months ago) added a young male beagle to the household, our existing dog (female corgi/lab mix) had been with us about a year. She was always a little timid with other dogs - the dog park was never very pleasant for her, but she did okay meeting other dogs one-on-one when out walking.

Now, with the new puppy she is fine, and clearly the Alpha dog, but all of a sudden is VERY scared of non-family dogs - to the point that, if we're out walking and she hears a dog barking, she will dig in her heels and refuse to keep walking. Is there any explanation for this, or a way to help her get over it?

>>Recently (2 months ago) added a young male beagle to the household, our existing dog (female corgi/lab mix) had been with us about a year. She was always a little timid with other dogs - the dog park was never very pleasant for her, but she did okay meeting other dogs one-on-one when out walking.
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>>Now, with the new puppy she is fine, and clearly the Alpha dog, but all of a sudden is VERY scared of non-family dogs - to the point that, if we're out walking and she hears a dog barking, she will dig in her heels and refuse to keep walking. Is there any explanation for this, or a way to help her get over it?

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My guess is that being required to meet dogs on her outings is putting too much pressure on her. Humans have a concept of social interaction that is very different from the experience the dog is having. You might try a training class and develop the habit of working her around other dogs without letting them get in her face. It would greatly relieve her stress.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47