Chewysmom good job and great kid. I have my niece bring her twins often when I have a litter starting at about 4 weeks old. I have them sit on the floor and move slowly when they play...the pups love them.
Sounds like the pup came from a single person environment, so the pup had all the attention one on one, now their is several humans your pup has to share his time with.
When one brings a new pup into a new environment I suggest getting on the floor to their level to play one on one as well as include all the family members when possible so they get use to each person and their movement at the puppies level, familys get active and the pup needs to understand how to blend in.
Its very daunting our human size to the puppy size let alone a new environment and new family!
Nipping is unacceptable...but isolating will only make the pup more difficult in the long run, no need to punish a dog that doesnt really understand why he is being isolated. I would not reward with treats either, they need to know they are being bad ..I use the word in a very strong voice when there is growls, conflict or bitting "be nice" they stop immediately. Any firm voice and scolding they will respond to, remember the pup only wants to please you.
Anything good takes time and TLC.
hope this helps
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