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Good Luck! Raised a Lab pup and a Shepherd mix a few years ago. Luckily, the Shepherd responded to a pack mentality really well. Lots of love and a firm voice and a stare would get his attention. Had his attention when he looked away from my gaze. Had the upper hand then and he started to listen.

Dog Whisper (Cesar Milan) also has some great ideas. My current mutt has lots of energy, but is easy to control after some owner training. Mutt was just doing what mutts do.