Q: We have a one-year-old border collie/dachshund mix (about 9 kilograms) we rescued when he was eight-months-old. He is friendly, outgoing and playful around dogs of all sizes and all adults. We have several friends and family with small children and for some reason he becomes overly stimulated and anxious around them. When we try to hold him back
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