[RKDinOKC]

I don't know what to say to that. Sounds weird for your dog to suddenly become too excitable.

I've always follow a book I read when in HS written by a trainer that train most all of the Disney movie animals. If the dog has a behavior you don't like, train them to do it on command. Then when they get where consistently do it on command, just stop giving the command.

I've done that with several behaviors like digging, growling when approached while eating, barking when people come to the door, etc.

Kinda funny with the growling thing. I would say "can I have it" and reach towards her head but not enough to make her snap. Eventually got to where I just made a fist beside her head. Then it got to where I could even take her food without her growling as long as I didn't make a fist. Also when I was out somewhere people would ask if she bites. I would say oh I don't know while making a fist without the person seeing me and the dog would show her teeth and growl. As soon as I unclenched my fist she would stop. Only did that to people that asked if she would bite.