I took Gryphon to downtown Lincolnton on Tuesday. We did very well heeling on the rail trail. Several times I dropped the leash and required him to perform his commands without any leash assistance. He does get a little nervous about people walking up behind him. If he does this with you, don't play into any of his fears and continue your walk like normal. As long as you are calm and remain the pack leader, he will realize that there is nothing to get nervous or excited about. The more walks he gets out in public, the better he will become on each walk.
