Exercise is a great idea. Also what was said for a time out - don't put him on time out in his crate / xpen, because that's supposed to be his den. Put him in the bathroom for a few minutes.
When you say he ignores you and your husband, what do you mean? He should not have the option of ignoring you. If he is behaving badly and ignores your stop command, either use a mild negative stimulus, like pennies in a can or a time out. Then reward for desired behavior (no barking for a few seconds) by praising him and giving him what he wants. If he ignores your command for good behavior (say, Sitting before he gets his food), then he doesn't get his food.
Hope that helps.
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