My lab Star just turned 3 and has had similar issues!! Only she wakes me up to play! Labs require a lot of exercise! And are usually puppy mentality until about age 3 or 4! But even with 1-2 hours of full out exercise daily (swimming, flat out running, retrieving and agility) she just power naps, then BING! Play time! Ahhhhh! She too only seems to need about 3 hours at a time! But you MUST try to ignore him! Like others have said. Remove all enticements, e.g. being able to see out the window. NEVER give in! You have to ignore him, even if he barks. You have to be firm, and consistent! After a week or so, he should begin to learn that his barking won't be rewarded. I know this is hard. But after a while he WILL learn that he will not get your attention. My vet and trainer both say not to give her a reward at THAT time of any sort. She might learn that if he can't go out, at least he will get a treat! I got into that vicious cycle for a while!!Learning the long down is good though. And at nightime, you can use that should he start to demand your attention. Crate training for bedtime too, might be a consideration! Believe me, I know you feel! Or more precisely, how tired you feel! But, finally, we're all almost sleeping through the night! Good Luck! BE FIRM!!

[ October 02, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]