Just wanted to give a little update here. Raven did much better yesterday (Sunday) when we went over to my parents'. Although I must say all the people involved (myself included) did better too in regards to handling her energy. First I took her for a jog/walk about an hour before going over (in the cold pouring rain too!). That seemed to take an edge off, and she definitely seemed a bit more settled to begin with. I could not find my treat pouch/clicker (going to have to replace THAT again ), so I just kept her leashed initially when I got there, anchoring myself and her when she was straining/trying to jump and then letting her approach when she settled more.

My parents seemed calmer and more attentive to her when she was behaving which I feel was a huge help in and of itself. She got lots of tidbits and treats when she was being good. She really settled down pretty fast and then was laid back and relaxed the rest of the visit. She really is very eager to please and VERY quick to pick up on positive reinforcement for a behavior. All in all I was very pleased with how it went and the whole visit was more relaxed