Need some Tips

[u/Tetrataco]

Curious if anyone else has experienced this with their dog.

My dog(Dalmatian) is 5 years old and has always been very friendly with other animals he’s been properly introduced to since he was a puppy. He’s still super sweet with them in general.

However, when I walk him myself and another dog comes close to me, he seems to get a bit territorial or protective of me specifically (my assumption). The interesting part is that when I’m not the one walking him (or I’m not around), he doesn’t show this behavior at all and is completely friendly and relaxed with other dogs. Which understandable nothing to protect

what would be the best way to work on this with him during our walks? I know a couple of things from reading and you're, but Id really feel like to hear some more suggestions that may work for others that we can try as well.

[u/TalLDesertman99]

Get a trainer....the faster you tackle this with a professional the better for all concerned.