Sounds like a lot of us have the same problem! I have one that's like trying to work with a giant jackrabbit - she doesn't care if she's getting attention. She's perfectly happy to run around behind me and get me from the back, LOL. Whatever approach you decide to take, my best way of saving my back, arms and clothes was to carry a stainless steel bucket when she's running loose. I can swing it by my side then across in front or behind so if she jumps she'll hit the bucket. I'm not hitting her - she hits it! I've used that trick on a few chronic jumpers, and it really has been a lifesaver until the training kicks in! Of course, the key is to make sure she knows you're just carrying a bucket and any collision is from her actions - don't ever TRY to hit her. In fact, I usually fake surprise "What did you do?!! There is hope - my worst one is two now, and I haven't needed the bucket for months <G>. Good luck, Janice -------------------------- Barbara wrote: Okay so my pick puppy bitch is very exuberant, animated and a real live wire which all adds up to Great attitude.................HOWEVER, she has springs in her hind legs. Every time she sees me, all she does is jump all over me......bada-bing, bada-bing, bada-bing! She also jumps all over the back door and window. Their run is attached to the deck. She runs from one side of the deck to the other and this goes on all day, no matter how much attention I give her. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================