Thanks for your advice guys.... I had heard that if you comforted a dog when they are scared, it's like you are "praising" them for the way they are acting. I know we always comforted Reggie, and now he'll really act up with shivering and everything over loud noises.

Nebo was really bad tonight. It was quite dark, and I was walking him with my friend to her backyard so she could feed her dog, Lady. Well her brother walked up, and right from the start, Nebo was TERRIFIED of him. He didn't do anything strange...but Nebo was totally freaking out, and wouldn't go near him. He acted really upset. Craig (her bro) got down on his level and tried to talk softly to him...even held out a treat for him, but Nebo would have NOTHING to do with him. He was just struggling and trying to get away. I tried to get Nebo to focus on me, and least sit, but he wouldn't pay any attention to me either.....

I plan on getting him into basic obedience at Petsmart, but I was going to wait until after christmas...as right now I really don't have any time or money.

Ahh, it's just really upsetting me that he's acting like this....he acts FINE at home......