That is great that you were able to do that. I have also been there with the reactive dog, and it is nice when someone understands what another is going through and can be understanding with the dog. It reminds me too of having baby #1 with colic and having someone understand that there is nothing that can be done with this screaming "bundle of joy" but offering to take a turn holding an in-consolable baby... unlike everyone else who just thought I was a horrible parent. It's such a relief to have someone else understand!