Lilah has the same issue and it is a difficult one because she barks with excitement and then people pet her (since that is clearly what she is seeking) reinforcing her negative attention seeking. I feel that it is a socialization issue and that I hav kept lilah at home too much (dangit!) so we have been trying to incorporate more free form social opportunities. For us that has primarily been taking lilah to work one day a week with very close supervision. When she is in my lap she doesn't have anything to say to anyone and if she is 'free roaming' - which is still actually very closely supervised- she has the opportunity to walk up to folks in a very low key manner and share a greeting that does not involve barking. My goal is that greeting people outside our group will b so typical (not oh my gosh who is that?! Strain on my leash!) and relaxed that she will be unimpressed meeting her tons of cooing admirers.
Lilah is two, we have a household of eight, farm animals, family who love on the same property and are regularly in and out, we have had our share of vet visits and pet store jaunts and trips to the park but because we are always suc a big group we are kind of unintentionally clannish I suppose...I think lilah needed more one on one socialization opportunities, that she is mostly well adjusted but that we need to work on this area....lol, anyway- not to thread high jack! But to empathize, share my observations as someone experiencing a similar issue and looking forward to additional input
I will be watching this thread!
How old is your baby?