My 15 week old german shepherd/border collie recently just started acting fearful, while maybe obstinate too. Today we stopped at the pet store and got some new toys. He loves all new people and greeted everyone (without jumping :-) ), but when it was time to leave he wouldn't. He would not walk to the car. I mean he wouldn't move... I won't pick him up as I know that's not a good solution, but I did resort to luring him with a treat. There were a lot of laughs from people walking by, but I don't want this to be habit when he's grown. He did the same thing last night when we went for a walk, but I thought it was the dark that was spooking him. After we got out of the court he walked fine.

On the same line we went to puppy kindergarten class. Kona's obedience is coming along nicely he loves to please, but it's nice to see him perform so well with all the distractions of a busy park. However they let the puppies play as a form of reward. Kona is just not into it. He likes sniffing other dogs on leash and acts playful, but doesn't know how to play with the other puppies off leash, and if they touch him he cowers. Granted there is a lab that prefers tackling as a form of greeting. I immediately put my legs in front of him to separate him when i saw his fear, and we continued playing our way with a fleece tug. I'm not that concerned after all he is my dog and this is just a class...however the concerned opinions of people in the class is clouding my judgement. Should I care? The instructor is going to block Kona off during the next play time to avoid a repeat of the tackling- should I try let him play with the other puppies or just play by ourselves? I'm concerned about setting the groundwork for fear aggression if I don't act wisely.
Thanks!!!

Oh I meant block Kona off in the next class and introduce one calm dog instead of all at once---or should Kona and I continue to just play with tugs?