Originally posted by kinkyeeyore
She just turned a year old day after a christmas and she is a chow mix. I'd assume chow/shepherd She adorable and I love her to death, she's just so hyper she doesnt listen to anyone. If we go outside to play with her, she gets so happy and excited she runs in circles around our spa forever. I dont want to tire her out exactly, just find ways to make her listen. Thanks for the tips
That running around in circles is called by some trainers as FRAP (Frantic Random Activity phenomenon - I think ) Leo used to do it also. I usually let him get this out of his system before I ever tried to work with him.

When you say you want him to listen to you - what have you tried so far? The thing you have to remember is that dogs don't speak the same language that we do and many times have no idea what we want them to do. In order to get him to listen, you need to have something that is better than the sock that he has, or the pillow he is chewing, or the face he is licking. Find something that he absolutely loves and make him do something for it. Pieces of chicken, hot dog, liver treats, even cheerios can work wonders on teaching a dog what you want. You don't even have to put commands to it at first. Is he sitting quietly? give him a treat or a scratch behind the ears. Is he doing something you don't like? leave the room. Reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior. You will also need some management steps to help you at this stage. Shoes, socks, pillows, etc. need to be put behind closed doors. Set him up for success. At a year old, he is in that adolescent stage, so it is going to take a great deal of committment and effort - but boy what fun it is in the end.