Cooper is a year old now, and is much much calmer than he was as a puppy. We had the biting issue (his way of playing) and that has finally ended. I would suggest taking him for walks every day, several if need be. I found Cooper needed more exercise than just playing around the house, he needed to be out and on a walk at least twice a day. The days he missed his walk (weather, or just couldn't for some reason) I noticed he seemed more hyper. I also got Cooper his own dog when he was 8 months old (Carley). Once he had her to play with, he quit the play biting thing with us. They do the biting (playing) to each other, and stand up on their back legs (it looks like they are wrestling). They play keep away with the toys and fetch with the ball and just really seem to enjoy one another. Carley was the best thing we ever did for Cooper! It will get better and you WILL fondly remember those early puppy days, I promise
