12 weeks is still quite young. Your puppy is still learning to explore his world with his mouth; your family has become his "playmates" in a sense.
Redirecting the biting will help your pup learn what is appropriate to mouth, and whats not.
When you go outside with him, is it possible to bring along a few top-choice toy items? When he gets mouthy, redirect his attention to the toy. He needs to start learning that playing with you is fine, but playing with you the appropriate way is what you expect from him.
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using the "yipe" or "ow!" will only have him release and comeback harder. "
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I have never seen a puppy that doesn't get excited when it's handler exhibits a high-pitched sound. Definitely don't continue with it.
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He does food guard and we have been working at every meal so that he will now sit and wait for each handful to be put into his bowl. He won't eat that handful until his release word. He has been good for 3-4 weeks, but tonight he growled when I pet his back as he ate.
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How did you react when he growled? LP gave some great advice as to conditioning him.