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I think you are mistaking excitement for aggression, I think your puppy just really wants to play and isn't asking for attention in polite ways.
I have worked with puppies like this and one of the most helpful things is to simply start teaching and rewarding calmness. One way to do this is to sit on a chair or the floor and simply be still, most likely your puppy will try to engage you in play, so if he begins to attack your legs or hands, move out of his reach. When he stops jumping or whining to try and get your attention, treat him. Your puppy will learn that the only way to get your attention is to sit or stand attentively and quietly close to you. I did this with an 8 week old puppy who only knew to get attention by energetic jumping/nipping, within 15 minutes she was laying at my feet and calmly accepting treats.
I think you should also try to get him lots of playtime with other dogs. I find that pups will learn what is/isn't ok in regards to mouthing, asking to play, and attention-seeking behaviors, much faster and more effectively in homes that already have an adult dog.
I have worked with puppies like this and one of the most helpful things is to simply start teaching and rewarding calmness. One way to do this is to sit on a chair or the floor and simply be still, most likely your puppy will try to engage you in play, so if he begins to attack your legs or hands, move out of his reach. When he stops jumping or whining to try and get your attention, treat him. Your puppy will learn that the only way to get your attention is to sit or stand attentively and quietly close to you. I did this with an 8 week old puppy who only knew to get attention by energetic jumping/nipping, within 15 minutes she was laying at my feet and calmly accepting treats.
I think you should also try to get him lots of playtime with other dogs. I find that pups will learn what is/isn't ok in regards to mouthing, asking to play, and attention-seeking behaviors, much faster and more effectively in homes that already have an adult dog.
