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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/sundayismyjam on 2025-07-01 17:53:21+00:00.

Currently training a 6 month old 50 pound mixed breed puppy. Sometimes he barks at people because he’s anxious. Sometimes he’s excited and what’s to be their best friend. Either way I need to correct the behavior by having him refocus on me and not the other person.

The amount of people (mostly men) who try to be “helpful” by approaching us and telling my dog not to be scared is mind boggling.

People have actually follows us, both on foot and in cars, to tell me my dog is cute and they are not offended by the barking because they are dog people.

If you actually want to help someone in this situation allow the handler to correct the dog. Do not speak to either. Give them time and space to walk away.