I have been growing more and more anxious walking my dog. We have no yard so it means walking him 5-7 times daily so as he can do his business. Anyway, each time I drag out my coat and tuque I do so with a great deal of trepidation. The dog is a rescue and while he is improving he has a strong and aggressive reaction to other dogs that is unpleasant, frightful, and even embarrassing. I begin each trip outside afraid of a dog encounter - be it actually dog or merely the sound of one. I have likely posted this before. It is a problem.