Roxies Folks

Hello Everyone!

New here so go easy one me.

My wife and I recently rescued a smooth-hair collie lab mix from the SPCA and have had a wonderful time with her so far. We currently have very little background on our baby and don't know where she came from or where she's been. However, we can't seem to have an enjoyable walk with her. Roxie whines and cries at the site of another dog, or the possible sight of one. Whining to the point where people stare, point and yell at us to stop beating your dog. WE HAVE NEVER BEAT OUR DOG, the thought alone makes me sick.

Anyway, it makes it nearly impossible to socialize her or have "visits" from other dogs on our walks. We have made visits a couple of times, and on both occations Roxie has lunged at the other dogs. I try to remain calm, ask her to "leave it" and continue on. The problem is, she goes so crazy that we have to continue on and can no longer visit.

The kicker is, she goes to "doggie daycare" twice a week and plays for 8 hours off leash with dozens of dogs and NEVER has their been an incident. Our trainer says she plays all day with no aggression or trouble whatsoever...It makes no sense.

We have had her through the first grade of training (believe it or not graduated at top class!) and are now currently in second sessions. Training Roxie is a breeze. sit, stay, goto your bed, etc....all down cold. THE PERFECT HOUSE DOG.

Strap a leash on her and she goes bonkers!

I know it's purely excitement on my dog's part. She's so "wired" and happy to be out that she acts this way. Tail waging the whole time. Pulling not an issue, heals on command, checks in numerous times...the perfect walker until dogs are in sight.

We've tried ignoring her cries, we've tried pulling up on the gentle leader to promote eye contact, and we've worked focusing excersises until we're both blue in the face.... We've evn tried pinching her flank to get her attention back on us, and nothing works.

Please help, it's embarassing!

Thanks everyone.