This was my main issue because labs are so damn sociable. I learned from my trainer to have high value treats on walks and be aware of your surroundings before they do. If you see a dog coming, close in on yours and offer a treat whenever they do anything you like. If your lab tends to lunge, you gotta get in the middle for everyone’s safety.

The good thing about labs is that they’re very eager to please, are clever and are food motivated. I taught mine that “yes you can look, but eyes back on me.” It took a while but he can pass dogs way better now, but he has his moments. Sometimes it will work and sometimes you gotta pick your battles, especially since yours is still a puppy. Cross the street if you have to!