[Lil Bastrd]

One note . If the dog is weary of strangers they probably weren't socialized much when a young pup. Don't let strangers come up to the dog. Take the dog to places where there are people and just let her watch. Walk by the people in the neighbourhood, let the dog see them but ask them not to approach. As she shows that she is more comfortable encourage the dog to go up to someone (pick someone calm). Having the dog approach allows them to feel more comfortable, this way they know that they can retreat if they feel threatened.