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Originally Posted by JeanieK  I'm am guessing that the puppy viewed the trainer as a pack leader because of her confidence and experience. He does not see you as a leader and is therefore challenging you.
This is going to take some time. I suggest getting Cesar Milans books or CDs on how to be the pack leader. Here is a link to some exercises that you can try, to help you to estalish yourself as the leader. More Information
This is an ongoing process and it will take time. Dont give up. As you become more confident the puppy wil begin to look at you differently.
It is good that you are concerned about this an not viewing as a phase or 'oh isnt he cute".
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while i do respect Ceasar Milan he's only going to teach you the corrections method that you have already learned. I personally do not agree with this method. You don't have to be a "pack leader" but you do have to be calm and assertive. that's the one ceasar thing i agree with most, be calm but assert that you mean it. all the pysical stuff is where ceasar and i part ways. i do not believe in tapping, kicking (even lightly) smackin or spanking a dog. it's verbal cues, and non verbal with my hand signals that work best and it's ALL positive training with treats and praise all the time. for biting withdrawing attention and saying NO BITE worked for us. also having another dog for my girl to play with helped her to learn not to bite hard but just barely and then she stopped biting at me. she still does play with her mouth open, but those teeth never close on our fingers now, she will touch our hand and open her mouth again never biting. just keep positive. when you withdraw from play that shows that biting isn't positive and therefore they learn to play without it or not play at all.