Chewy was like this as a puppy... I made it a point to show him I was the boss and took toys, chews what ever he had away often to show him I was the boss... I would make him sit and then give it right back. When he would bite I would put my hand up to his mouth to show I was not afraid and say no bite in a stern voice.
Chewy sometimes will still nip at my 23 year old son. (Mike was in college chewy's first your here and we think he thinks he can boss MIKE!) When he tries to nip, Mike pucks him right up and puts him the the bathroom right away. Waits about 2 min. and has a treat ready to win him over when he comes out. The first time it took 4 trips to the bathroom to get chewy to realise he could not nip at Mike.... That was Christmas time. Since then I think Mike has had to do this twice. It was important for Mike to be the one to put him in TIME OUT... so chewy could learn to respect him.
Hope this helps.
__________________  Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom)
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