clicker training works well for labs. iv seen labs at 14/15 years of age pick it up in 5 mins, it will give him something to think about (making him quieter) and help you grow closer to your dog, you can also teach some really great tricks. I have friends whos dogs can fetch cans of beer out the fridge on command. lol.

To be honest he sounds like a typical lab to me. labs are thought of as being quite calm and well behaved but actually most of them are complete nutters. mental stimulation and training you dog to be calm, ie rewarding it for lying down out the way or accepting gentle fuss etc. are probably the best bets, if your dog gets rewarded for being calm hes more likely to do it, when he plays up ignore him completly, dont speak to him or talk to him.

you need to make sure everyone sticks to the routine and keep doing it until he gets it, labs are smart, it shouldnt take too long.

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