I live in Raleigh, I have a red bone coonhound, that is 10 months old, I love to take him for walks.
Behavior problems in dogs are sometimes misunderstood but having a grounded foundation of obedience training can help prevent issues.
He is full of energy.  I like to take him to our hunt club where he can run without having a leash on.
The freedom to run will help to release excess energy for a younger dog and can help to make him more relaxed when it comes time to going home. 
Yes I like to wear him out.  I live on a lake and hope he will go swimming when the weather is warm.  
Thats another great way to help release energy. Hopefully he knows how to swim. Its a great low physically demanding exercise. 
I need to try to walk him when he is more tired so he may behave better.  I also need to look into getting him neutered, he feels the need to mark his territory hundreds of times on our walks.
Getting him neutered has plenty of benefits. It can help eliminate any aggressive behaviors or others associated with more testoterone. 
Do you know what age is good to have him neutered?
six months is a good recommended age.