Over excitement can become a real problem outside. After all, who wants to walk a dog who's behaviour is completely out of control. This is very common with rescue dogs that haven't been taken out much or who simply have learnt to love it a bit too much. People often tell me that their dogs are perfect at home. This is the problem: generalising behaviours in different situations. If your dog is able to be calm and well mannered at home, it should be possible outside as well, right? Here's my advice, your dog trainer in Saint Peters.