Thanks for your reply. I agree socialization is key and we certainly tried a couple weeks ago taking her to the beach. Of coarse she got attention from people but she didn't think much of it. Anyone that got close got barked at, or if they were comming towards us but not close. All children would gain her attention quickly. She is a funny dog about this. Like I said earlier, she listens very well to me as I have always been very strict with a deep loud stern voice. I feel maybe the way I bark at her when I correct her may be a problem. Maybe I should soften up some when I correct her. Any thought on this?

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