I also did the "pinning" deal to establish a little dominance, obviously in a playful way. My dog is at my parents place, but they do a little with them as far as retrieving and what not. When I am around it is weird, they don't try to get in the house, or out of the house before I do. They wait for my move, then follow me. They do whatever they want with my mom though. they sit when I tell em to sit, even when their retractable leash is maxed out. 2 labs is tricky, but they are good dogs. very hyper though, but that is part of it. who wants a dog that just sits around like a lump on a log....you have to have a dog with some enthusiasm right?