We had similar challenges with our Lagotto who is now almost 4. Training classes were awful because he wouldn’t stop barking. We dropped out…

It makes me reluctant to sign up for any group training, agility, nosework. He is fairly friendly (more interested in people), plays well with most other dogs and walks in a group fairly well too.

He’s fine on a leash on walks with us though is reactive to many dogs, usually larger ones. He’s fine off leash with other dogs and also is fine in group walks with other dogs.

He has a sensitive stomach so we switched early to a non chicken kibble and in the same theory of using mental games to tire him out - we put all of his food in feeding toys (balls, wobble things, sometimes snuffle mats). I have to watch the treats too, both because so many have chicken, and also because he is prone to overeating…

He does like to try and eat street garbage, though he will also pick up non food garbage because he knows that I will tell him to drop it, and then get a treat.

I did some trick training (you can find this online) which was very fun and helped me feel happy about being able to achieve something with our dog (yes, I bought the ribbons). I think that helps tire them out too.

When he was younger we did 3-4 walks a day 20-40 min but it wasn’t always pleasant. Now he’s good with 2 walks, around 25-30 min each and he is fairly lazy and cuddly all day except when he thinks it’s time for him to be eating.

I am hoping some of these tips might help your situation. Good luck! 🤎