I have no good advice, just empathy on this subject. This was the issue I had with my Sibe puppy that I loved so dearly. He was only a few months old and he literally would plow me down and hurt me. It became a huge safety issue for me, and a tough decision to take him back to his breeder. I know I have made a few "enemies" here because of that decision, but i am not a physcially strong person, have bad knees, bad ankles and back. I could NOT afford to be injured seriously and laid up with another broken bone. I was off of my foot for a YEAR from a break a few years ago.

Anyway, back on the topic! My Coco is the same way, but thank GOD she is full grown and will not really become a large dog. She is however strong enough to cause me to lose my balance if I am not prepared! I know that the ignore and turn your back thing sounds good, but it's only good until they plow you over while your back is turned ... right? I've started doing the step on her toes things, which does make her get down, but now she is smart enough to step back quickly! LOL! Luckily though, she is slowly learning to settle down!

Henna will be a big girl, but she is not much of a jumper and is already learning to listen to my commands! I think I started early enough with her and she will not hurt me!

I wish you luck with your big boy!!! I do empathize!

Kim