thank you K9champ and poisongirl, will definately try all of the above to see if it eases him and I agree meds would be the very last option.
I very much like the idea of giving him the least fuss possible when we go out, I think he would respond well to this as he tends to get very worked up and excitable when fussed over, bless him.
I think I will look into crate training too, it seems like a good option.
Thank you for all of your comments, will take them on board and try them out as soon as.
kazukidog x