I have become anxious about walking my new dog. Granted he seems ill at ease around other dogs to begin with. I've hired a trainer to work with him/us. But he still needs to go for walks. I mentioned in another post my strong loathing for extendable leashes. Perhaps I came off rather harshly but the point is they are a problem. There are two dogs in particular. Even if I cross the street the owners allow their dogs to charge out to the end of these spring leashes. My poor dog is beside himself with upset and defensiveness. I am house training this dog and thus am out for a walk 5-6 times daily. I am at the point that I am worrying so much about coming across these dogs that sometimes I wonder if I am prepared to just let mine pee inside the anxiety is that bad. I return from home frazzled then look at the clock dreading that another walk is mere hours away.