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What is her history?
I would say those behaviors are due to environment change from animal control to your area. As long as you don't reinforce them, they will go away.
- Keep her on a short but relaxed leash.
- Don't freak out when there's strangers coming by. Dogs can sense if you panic.
- If you know your neighbor, say hi when they walk by. She'll learn that they're your 'friends' and there's nothing to worry about.
- Be assertive, dont be afraid. You're rescuing a dog. Rescue dogs have some sort of problem most of the time. You can help them rehab get over it. Most problematic dogs exist because of the owner who don't want to rehab them and give in to their bad behaviour instead.
My puppy daschund used to stop and avoid strangers and especially dogs. He just ignore them now.
As for growling at you, I'd say shes still adjusting to your presence. My dog does one of those half bark when he's startled--like when he heard us open the door.
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