loonylabowner

Thanks a lot - it does help. I started being very assertive and calm with her this week and it is definitely helping. I am using the 'nothing for nothing' philosophy. It seems to really be helping. The barking is still going though (high pitched yelp) which drives us nuts. We're also trying to ignore her. Will keep everyone posted as to how she's going.

You're exactly right. The hubby and kids are not getting with the program! Scarlett is great at sitting and staying (when food or a toy is involved). The other stuff is a problem. Today we came home and I told the girls to ignore Scarlett when they first came in. Success! She didn't jump. We'll keep going with that.

Thank you for your sound advice. Can you give me some examples of the types of 'jobs' you are talking about? Thanks

Thanks for that. I thought she would be getting more exercise from running. I'll try the two walks from today and see how we go with that. Thanks.

Yes, Scarlett gets daily exercise. We take her to a local off lead park where there are about 30 dogs and she runs wild for about an hour. We did take her in the early days to obedience training, then we got Barkbusters to come in. They haven't really helped (which I feel isn't her fault). Unfortunately it's very hard to get my young daughters to do what they need to and - sadly - my husband!

Hi, can anyone give me advice on how to handle the following probs with our 18mth lab? 1. Barking - actually yelping for attention - at the moment we baaahh her (barkbusters) but it really doesn't do anything (neither does the mesh cushion with a chain in it - the noise doesn't phase her) 2. Jumping - we have tried turning our back, crossed arms. She sits for me - but not for anyone else. 3. Stealing - she will steal anything. Yesterday she was downstairs and got hold of the cordless phone, but instead of running outside to chew it, she came running upstairs to show me and wait for me to chase her. We would have a living doll if we could get these things under control. Bring on the advice! Thanks everybody.