Archie: Thanks SO much for suggesting the "chicken" thing. We don't eat meat, but I hosted a luau last night and someone left some Ham at my house. So I grabbed it and started using it as a treat.
I sent my 3 year old to the front door and had him ring the doorbell. Reese didn't even CARE! She was more concerned with the ham I had than the doorbell. So when my friend came over, I grabbed the ham again... let Reese smell it.. then told her to sit. She stayed put for the most part the whole time my friend was here! didn't jump up ONCE! She just waited and waited until I gave her some ham.
YAY!!!!!!
Thank God this is working! I'm going to try cheese later tonight when my husband gets home and see if she reacts the same way. they also make vegetarian versions of meat as well, im sure Reese would love (and they're made with soy and vegetables so it's fine for her health).
Thanks sooo much for all of the advice! it's really showing great signs after just our first few hours!