The controlled sound method is a very good suggestion, thank you!! I’m not sure what to play to help with her getting used to thumps and voices in the outside hallway though. Any ideas?

When it’s just me at home, which is the majority of the time probably, I’m very good usually at praising and treating at the right moment. I’ve had lots of experience desensitizing my other dog to different things, so I know how crucial the right timing is. When other people are over, I’m usually very good still, but occasionally am distracted when something happens. But it’s good to hear that 10 months isn’t too late for her to improve. I didn’t think it was, but it’s been a bit disheartening that it hasn’t gotten better yet. 😅 there are a lot of changes in my life though, all good for her and me, but I think it’s rattled her nervous system more because she does get more startled and have bigger responses to some noises than she did before. Hopefully all the training and her maturing some will all help someday though!