I love Dogs me...

Well done JR(and SWMBO), you've done the right thing in my humble opinion.

Again, may I wish you both good luck, you're on the right track and will soon be back to normal,

Agree absolutely.

A few years ago, our spaniel was attacked by 4 greyhounds who were intent on tearing him to bits. The owner advised me to "pick up your dog, mine will not attack you".  I did, and thankfully did not get attacked by her dogs, she obviously knew their behaviour well. 

I reported the incident to the police, as it had been a very nasty experience. They said the dog owner was well known to them, but as a crime had not been committed, there was nothing they could do.

Our dog shrugged off the experience far better than I did.....

I'm pleased to hear Molly seems to be growing in confidence with other dogs. Great advice from Nevers and BT there.

Our Boy did not get on with other dogs at all and had to be kept on a lead when out if there was the slightest chance of another dog being around. It made life very difficult but I miss him so for all his foibles. He was a rescue lurcher and we never knew what might have happened before we got him. Also, it seems sight hounds are often anti with other dogs.

The puppy training school is a good idea JR57

Sounds like Molly will recover well with your help.

Good luck.

Our Lurcher Tess sounds very similar TW. She was a six year old rescue that we have only had for nine months.

I have to make sure no other dogs are about before she is let off the lead for a run and boy can she run.

We can walk her on a lead past some other dogs without any bother, just now and again she will growl and let them know to stay clear. One local greyhound in particular is not welcome on the same path as her and I have to take a wide berth.

All that said we love her to bits and she has so many good mannerisms.

She is laying on her back with her legs akimbo at the moment, proper ladylike. 

The good outweighs the faults, Nevers, and we love em to bits.

Good luck from me as well jr, that has been an awful experience for you all. Hope your pup and yourselves have your confidence restored.

Any updates JR57?

Indeed there is!

Thankfully Molly seems to have recovered well from her ordeal a couple of weeks ago. She has settled back into her routine well and is as happy as ever, which is great news.

The police did get back in touch but we asked them not to pursue the matter further, although they said they would still look out for the culprits and said if they did catch them they would forward our vet bill, as well as demanding the perpetrator wears a muzzle whilst in public.

Today the professional dog trainer came to our house and spent a good 2 hours with us, also bringing her very sociable 5 year old dog with her and we all enjoyed a walk together - Molly especially. We have enrolled her into classes which start in 3 weeks time and in the meantime she gave us plenty of written and verbal instructions to help with Molly's development. Importantly, she said she was a happy little puppy with no signs or triggers of anxiety or timidness. She has even given us a routine to help Molly when she's in the caravan.

Happy days again and "woof'' from Molly 

She's lovely, JR. I’m glad all is well.