Not aggresive just insanely excited

[djatwill]

When my 9 month old lab, see's another dog, jogger, child or anyone for that matter she gets insanely excited and wants to run an jump all over them. If she's in the yard and see another dog through the fence she will literally cry because she can't get out to play.

My 2 main concerns are....

1. I am worried about introducing her to new dogs. I am afraid the other dog may see her excitement as an act of aggression. I know she will run up and all but tackle the dog in a frenzy of excitement.

2. I like to take her to a local beach where others bring their dogs. When I take her and she see's a child running or another dog she will cry with excitement and pull like crazy to the point its not enjoyable for me.

Does anyone know what If there is something I can do to get her to calm down or if I am just going to wait for her to grow out of it? One of my problems is that treats don't work for this. I could have a huge steak in front of her and she would rather play with the other dog then sit and eat it.

[misticaleclipse]

I would like to know this as well. I have a smaller dog so its not as much of an issue because of the weight, but mine has done this as well as started to actually bark at other dogs to get them to come to him, which makes him appear aggresive.

[Alisha2324]

My dog does the same thing he has gotten muccccccccccch better! I don't know if Doberluv is still on here but (she-he?sorry) gave me some good advice. If you look for screaming mad(thread) it's there good luck!

[MomOf7]

Its good to socialize your dog. I am assuming your lab knows the sit command?
Start out with nieghbors and friends and have them come over and make her sit while on a leash before allowing anyone to touch her. Also same with other dogs. Make her sit.
Dont allow her to jump up after being touched..if she does tug her away bring her back and make her sit. Also practice this in the home with the family. When you let her in or when you get home dont allow her to jump up make her sit. She will learn soon that she gets no lovings if she isnt under controll.
This has worked well for me.
Good luck and be consistant.
Keep us updated on your dogs progress
Kristine

[elegy]

how much exercise does your dog get? i mean like walking, actively playing, not just running around in the backyard at her own leisure. young labs need lots and lots and lots and lots of exercise to be sane. that sounds like a big part of her problem.

i think your concerns about introducing her to other dogs are valid. i'd take her somewhere else and do something else active to burn off some of that crazy energy before introducing her to other dogs. it'll take some of the edge off all that excitement.

[Fran27]

I'm thinking it's something that will go in time. Keep taking her out and eventually the novelty will wear off and she will calm down. Tips is the same way, our main issue being that our neighborhood is usually pretty empty when we walk the dogs.