This is weird. Did you accidently pull her hair or pinch her skin ? Is the harness to tight, have a burr or something rubbing her ? Did something happen to make her feel afraid. I feel silly asking this because I am sure you checked everything out.
BITING is Never acceptable. When you come in try to ignore her, don't rush her to go out. Go to the kitchen and get some of her favorite treats and a cookie, cracker, or pretzel for yourself. Pick up the harness and leash and take them with you to the sofa. Sit down and crunch your own treat loudly. About this time she will be wondering why you are doing this and probably will jump up to check it out. Give her a tiny treat and pet her. Tell her how good she is. Let her see her next treat.Put the harness on be very calm and praise and give her the treat. If she fights you just put her on the floor and ignore her. Pretend to eat the nummy treat yourself. Repeat until she gives in and COMES to you and lets you put her harness on. Do NOT let her bully you by nipping. Say NO firmly and put her on the floor. If she does bite do not jerk your hand back, but push it into her mouth and say firmly NO. Pushing into her mouth will surprize and put her off balance. Because she has her body set to play tug. That is what dogs do, bite and pull back. What ever you do act afraid. When she realizes you are the Pack Leader as much as your SO she will cut it out. Good Luck.
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