Hi! I'm a lab mom and my yellow lab Star is 2 1/2 and still in the puppy stage. The experts do agree that labs tend to reamin puppylike for at least 3 years! She is just starting to stop some of her more hyper behavior though! You really have to be patient. Logan gave you excellent advice. Keep her exercised, occupied and TIRED! These dogs require a lot of "work." Keep up with puppy school and obedience classes. And you HAVE to be consistent and practice and follow through will all the training exercises every day at home. Talk to the trainer about your specific problems. These dogs really are quite smart, and cunning! They do try to get their way! Just be firm but gentle. No hitting! He WILL learn! Do consider the hip surgery when he gets older. My husky/shep has hip dysplasia and I am considering surgery too. The vet says they do it so routinely now, and usually goes off without any hitch. And they have great results; like a new dog! Please don't give up! Patience and training and consistency! I know you will have years of fun with your playful lab!

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