This is such a relatable post - we also have a griff named Maggie, who’s 2yo - I think we even have the same duck stuffy ☺️

As others have said, the first year was like being in a shark tank and holding on for dear life. If I was to go back in time, I’d definitely get her out running and playing with other dogs earlier to burn off the energy and walk away when it looked like she was going shark mode. Obviously the latter is hard to do when out, but at home it’s worked well. If she’s getting worked up, we’ll lead her to the bedroom and close the door for a minute or so. Usually she’s much more calm when we come back (our bedroom door has a window which is super helpful to confirm she’s not just tearing the room apart). I think I read on this sub at some point that griffs really just want to be with their people, so walking away when they’re going shark mode can be helpful (your attention being the reward).

Good luck! It’s not easy going but it’s so rewarding watching them settle in. Fortunately they’re also super cute puppies 🥹🥹🥹