Newly adopted lab mix is overly protective

[3liter]

Thanks for your quick reply. I'm actually going to see a dog behavior expert today to see about the possibility of training him (and myself) out of the bad behavior. The rescue organization is willing to pay for it ($350!), so I can't complain, but it may take a while, and where I live there are people and other dogs everywhere, so I'm not sure if I'm willing to go through with it - he has tried to attack a couple of people since my first post, one time in front of my apartment manager! One or two more times with people in my apartment complex and they'll kick me or him out. The behaviorist says he's just trying to scare people off, because now that he has bonded with me he doesn't want anyone else to get between us (he's not actually trying to hurt anyone, just scare them off). Thanks again for the advice

[petpsychologist]

Hi, thank you for your answer.
I think it is very good to have a specialist watch you and your dog interacting with each other. And it is great that the rescue organisation is paying for that!!!
I do not wish to interrupt any therapy that might have already been started, i just wanted to add that if you train your dog, start doing it at home, where he feels save and where he has no distraction. Train him walking by your side at home, put him on the leash and walk him inside, have him stay by your side and praise him, give him treats whenever he is doing well. He will surely understand quite soon what you want him to do.
So, now i withdraw because i do not want to disturb.
All the best for you and your Bubba.
Michael