I contacted the lady who runs the puppy classes we are meant to be starting in 2 weeks regarding our puppy biting more at my son than anyone else. She feels this is a serious issue that needs addressing straight away so wants us to book for a one to one training. I feel super worried now, deep down was hoping it was just all puppy behaviour but she is saying that if we don’t rectify it now then he biting at my son will never stop. No real point to my post other than to get it off my chest.
Don't let yourself get too worried. This is not unusual at all, though obviously it is problem for you. You were offered some good advice yesterday and you can see the huge number of similar posts on here.
https://thelabradorforum.com/threads/biting-puppies-help-for-new-puppy-parents.24782/ This is also useful. Do not believe that this will never stop. It's just a puppy and they don't stay puppies forever.
Thank you so much, will have a read of that. I think what the trainer was saying that if this issue isn’t addressed now that the dog will always think he can bite my son. Hopefully we can put something in place now and stop that from being the case.
Have you started, or scheduled, any training for this? There are many details that could be the reason the puppy seems to biting your son more than others. If your son is the person that usually plays the roughest, it would be logical that the puppy seems to be more aggressive with him. Also, your puppy may see your son as more of a peer than a leader of some sort. This could lead to the dog seeing your son as the easiest way to spend his energy, or develop other behaviors. I have two boys, and my puppy has always behaved differently with them. Really, he behaves differently between all 4 of us. He is most obedient to me, and plays the roughest as well. He cuddles, lounges, or plays silly with my wife. He generally ignores my oldest, but plays rough with him when they do play. He is very energetic and excited with my youngest, but will also allow my youngest into his personal space more than anybody...even me. We have had Captain for about 8 months, and these behaviors are indicative of how each person has been present in his life. I have done nearly all of his training, and always play the roughest with him. My wife has always cuddled him, and played harmless games like blowing in his face or tickling his paws. My oldest son is sensitive to injuries (scrapes, scratches, biting, etc), so he kept a small distance between he and Captain. My youngest son always runs around and finds ways to entertain himself with Captain, but then at night it wouldnt be uncommon to see them lying on the floor or couch with each other entagled someway to see who starts snoring first. I am not a dog trainer, nor a behaviorist.
