A really good tip to keep Lars on an even keel before going into a potentially stressful situation is to really tire him out BEFORE you take him out. If you have a treadmill this is perfect. I taught my dogs to run on the treadmill, and i put them on for half an hour before i walk them. It puts them into the right mindframe of follower, and tires them out so they don't get so stressed in those situations. If they are tired they are less likely to respond in a negative way!
Glad to hear things worked out and that the little girl is ok! Best of luck to you hun. You know where to find me if you need any other ideas
