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In my opinion, the best thing to do about biting is to get up, turn your back and walk away. This is the best "diss" to your dog and he will understand that once he bites, the game is OVER. Then when he has calmed down you can praise the guts out of him! Also, I give him a firm "NO" and replace my hand with what I want him to be chewing.
Also, if you have him on a short lead, one quick (but gentle) snap of the leash and a low toned "no" or "leave it" ( like a growling noise- what his mother would do) works well.
For excited jumping with entering the house - just ignore him. Do not address him or give attention or eye contact until he is calm. Sounds harsh, but he's not a kid, and you have to communicate in a way that he understands. Jumping and being overly excited upon someone entering the house is not the way to greet people, in my opinion. Once he is calm he gets a treat and more belly rubs than he can handle.
We are still working on when guests come over. I'm trying to hold him at a sit/stay until he calms down and then I tell him "okay" and he can go greet people.... I just dont want him over 100 pounds one day and greeting people by knocking them over! lol
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