Dog protects owner and other humans from dogs

[KOPsRobyn]

Hi Jazz,

That is all really good advice that you have been given. The more chances that you can get to not only socialize your Shih-Poo with dogs but also with people, the more used to he will become with novel environments and situations.
It is possible that he was not socialized that much as a puppy or had a bad experience with an older dog. You will have to be very patient with him and just take gradual steps in encouraging him to associate and socialize with other dogs. You may find that he does prefer the company of humans to dogs but this should not stop him from interacting with other dogs, even if playing with them for long periods of time does not apply all that much to him.

All the best with the training!