if my young lab (16 weeks) has suddenly become nervous of other dogs (she's been really good until last week) and i think i need a some help do i need a behaviourist or a trainer. she's barking whilst standing still.
she's barking at random stuff that she's already been hugely exposed to - such as a piece of vet bed lying on the ground or a butterfly in a garden where butterflies are constantly buzzing about.
the words going through my head are 'highly strung' which is a massive worry.
my other dog never did this and i'm worried that she's having problems that could get bigger than me. at the moment i'm just redirecting her focus on to me and treating her which works brilliantly but doesn't stop her ever doing it.
i am also worried that she's reacting really badly to me panicking but not panicking is neigh on impossible.
Help gratefully received.