I'm no expert and Stymie was not a puppy (he was around 9 months) when we got him. But it took a while for him to get used to all the noise & distractions on the street. The worst was motorcycles, he would do the same, try & drag me home. He will now even go into a sit with a motorcycle passing. I think they just have to get used to things. You said that you just recently starting taking him so he probably just needs some time to figure things out. The one thing that I did learn is not to baby him when he's scared, did this with my previous dog and he never stopped being scared. Now I just walk giving words of encourgement in my happiest voice while dragging him down the street (my neighbors, no my whole town, must think I'm nuts) but it seemed to work. Good luck.Loki said:
Being a puppy or weak nerves?
I am a relatively new puppy owner and Loki (15 1/2 weeks old) has been displaying some behavior that has me a bit concerned. I read the following thread and am worried that he may have weak nerves. At the same time, I'm wondering if this is just part of being a puppy and that he'll grow out of his fears.
http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/discuss/viewtopic.php?p=44837
1. He is apprehensive around strangers. Loki is a little reserved when guests (2 or less) come over, but will eventually greet and warm up to them. Last week, my wife's family came over (8 people) and he cowered for the entire night. Normal?
2. When he first saw my neighbor's kids playing in the backyard, he started barking at them. He's used to them now and no longer barks, but I was worried that this was a sign of people aggression.
3. When my other neighbor (who he has met) goes to work in her backyard, he will bark at first, bounce back and forth, then eventually go up to her.
4. This one is my biggest concern: I just recently started taking him on short walks. Eventually, something will spook him (eg, kids on bikes, motorcycles) and he will absolutely freak out. He panics and drags me all the way back to my house, literally choking himself the entire way. When I try to stand my ground (ala Cesar Millan), he just fights harder and cries/barks a bit. I'm really concerned about this and am hoping that as a puppy, he's just fearful of the unknown. But something is telling me that this just isn't normal. Help!
http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/discuss/viewtopic.php?p=44837
1. He is apprehensive around strangers. Loki is a little reserved when guests (2 or less) come over, but will eventually greet and warm up to them. Last week, my wife's family came over (8 people) and he cowered for the entire night. Normal?
2. When he first saw my neighbor's kids playing in the backyard, he started barking at them. He's used to them now and no longer barks, but I was worried that this was a sign of people aggression.
3. When my other neighbor (who he has met) goes to work in her backyard, he will bark at first, bounce back and forth, then eventually go up to her.
4. This one is my biggest concern: I just recently started taking him on short walks. Eventually, something will spook him (eg, kids on bikes, motorcycles) and he will absolutely freak out. He panics and drags me all the way back to my house, literally choking himself the entire way. When I try to stand my ground (ala Cesar Millan), he just fights harder and cries/barks a bit. I'm really concerned about this and am hoping that as a puppy, he's just fearful of the unknown. But something is telling me that this just isn't normal. Help!
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I don't know but I love your dog!!! You can just tell by the picture that his ears are like velvet 
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