Welcome to YT Jay and congrats on adding a furbutt to your family!
Sounds like he's trying to be the dominant one. You just need to be very persistent with the training. The play biting definitely needs to be corrected. You giving the firm NO command is the correct way and seems like you just need to give it more time. Him barking back is probably his way of challenging you.
Have you tried teaching him tricks? That might help with training in general so he knows there's a treat coming if he listens. (assuming he's food driven. you can use toys if that's his thing.)
As for having a child in the same room... I don't know how old the kid is but make sure they're closely supervised as accidents can happen.
I'm sure other will be happy to chime in and offer their experience. Please post pictures of Lucas! We absolutely love pictures! |