Pretty much what Gingerkid said. It sounds as though she's bored, frustrated, maybe hungry for attention... Make sure she's getting sufficient physical and mental exercise. Work with her patiently. As she's learning new cues, very gradually increase the difficulty (e.g., duration, distraction, distance). For example, if you know she can only hold a stay for 30 seconds, reward and release her at 25, then at 26, then 27. Eventually you'll work your way up to longer stay. She needs to have some success to know what you want from her.
Food dispensing toys, like Kongs, Tug-a-Jugs, Bob-a-Lots are great for keeping dogs occupied. You can buy or make them. There is some info on the forum about homemade toys like oatmeal cartons with holes or crumpled / tied up towels with food hidden inside, food scattered on a cookie sheet or across another area for her to find. My dog rarely eats from a dish and I get a quiet breakfast and dinner.
I don't have any real basis for this assumption, but I'm sure someone will come along with a correction or more details. If she is a year old and is new to training, she is used to doing what she wants and needs to learn how to learn. It's almost as though you need to break old habits before you can build new ones. It sounds as though she's eager to interact with you, so that's a great start. She needs you to show her how to channel her energy into something positive.
Here are some resources: Before & After You Get Your Puppy (I know you're dog isn't a puppy, but the info is good), Kikopup videos, and Tab289. Check for both Kikopup and Tab for videos on teaching impulse control and the settle cue. They would probably be very useful for you. Also, be sure to check out the stickies for recommended reading and training videos in the training section.
Good luck!
Food dispensing toys, like Kongs, Tug-a-Jugs, Bob-a-Lots are great for keeping dogs occupied. You can buy or make them. There is some info on the forum about homemade toys like oatmeal cartons with holes or crumpled / tied up towels with food hidden inside, food scattered on a cookie sheet or across another area for her to find. My dog rarely eats from a dish and I get a quiet breakfast and dinner.
I don't have any real basis for this assumption, but I'm sure someone will come along with a correction or more details. If she is a year old and is new to training, she is used to doing what she wants and needs to learn how to learn. It's almost as though you need to break old habits before you can build new ones. It sounds as though she's eager to interact with you, so that's a great start. She needs you to show her how to channel her energy into something positive.
Here are some resources: Before & After You Get Your Puppy (I know you're dog isn't a puppy, but the info is good), Kikopup videos, and Tab289. Check for both Kikopup and Tab for videos on teaching impulse control and the settle cue. They would probably be very useful for you. Also, be sure to check out the stickies for recommended reading and training videos in the training section.
Good luck!
