Jumping up and hyperactivity

Question
I have a 7 month Golden Retriever, and a 10 week Golden as well. We're having a problem with the 7 month golden jumping! She's jumps on everyone and everything, especially when she is excited. I have used several techniques, but it just seems like her brain shuts off when she's excited.

I'm worried because, my husband and I plan to start having a baby and I don't want the dogs clobbering the baby, and especially when I have the baby on the bed or something.

I want them to learn to NEVER jump up, and only come up on furniture ONLY when I ask them to.
I do NOT want them jumping up on people, on children, on other animals, the fence and so forth.

I also don't want the dogs to chase the cats around the house. It drives me insane!

I am learning about do obedience and learning to be a pack leader, but we are still having a really hard time with the jumping.

Please help! I have tried numerous things, but she just gets so excited and seems to forget everything she knows.

Answer
Ok I want to know if you've tried these methods.

Numerous owners complain about their dogs doing this. They shout "No" or "No, get down" or any of a wide range of phrases that make perfect sense to them but that are not understood by the dog. They scream and punish the animals but little seems to help. Some of the peoples actions may excite the dog even more, and when this occurs, nothing is learned.

In all honesty, this behavior can be eliminated completely in a week or less, and as usual, I do not think you need to say anything. You need to communicate to the pet that this is not acceptable behavior and should not be done, but do not waste words or try to make up new phrases to correct it.

Body block

As the animal starts to jump up on you, turn sideways and either extend your leg or lean over and with your hip give a body block so that the dog never even gets her paws on you. You see, once she has her front paws on you, she already got what she wanted (she won and you lost).

When the dog has all four feet on the floor, immediately squat down and give her attention. She will soon learn that by sitting quietly with all four feet on the floor she will get what she wants.

Too late

What if the dog surprised you and got her feet on you before you had a chance to block her. Do NOT push her away with your hands. Many dogs think that is play. Some people lightly step on the toes of one of the animal's rear feet, but not enough to hurt the dog. All you want to do is make something that is fun suddenly uncomfortable to them. Say nothing. Do not waste "No" on this kind of behavior. Remember, you are not going to step down on the toes and make the animal yip in pain.

Done consistently, either of these actions will eliminate jumping behavior