I agree - obedience classes are a must. Remember also, that you can tire a dog out with mental stimulation as well as physical stimulation. Training sessions go a long way to help a dog tire out - working on basic commands would help a great deal. There are also exercises you can do with dogs during the winter months that will help tire a dog out. Things like tossing a ball up the stairs and having the dog fetch it by going up and down stairs. You could also use a stuffed Kong or a Buster Cube, which can keep them occupied for hours.
If the dog gets along with other dogs, Doggie Daycare once or twice a week would help. When Leo was younger (and was acting exactly how you are describing) doggie daycare saved my sanity. After a day of romping with other dogs, he was pooped for two solid days.
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