[rhonda]

Thank you for all your advice. You all were so kind and helpful unlike other forums I have participated in and quickly left because of the negative people.

It really helped knowing that this may just be a adolescent period in his life. I have noticed that he stops reacting as much after 15 minutes or so. I took him to a private lesson the other day and was happy to see him working for the instructor without barking or being fearful.

I took him for a walk with a friend and her dog (12 year old non reactive dog). He had a little hair standing up on his hackles for a minute but soon they were walking side by side on the parkway happy as can be.

I think we are on the right track but I just don’t want to mess things up as I have been scolded by many for owning a Malinois. I may be new to dog training (I’ve had dogs my whole life, most dobermans and shepherd) but I have never really had a problem dog. I also train horses and wild birds (zoo setting) so I have some animal sense. I am not too proud to ask for advice before things get out of hand. Thank you again:)