Also, what worked for Oscar, when he was a little pup (30lbs), we always had pressed bones handy as soon as he started to bite on us or kids they would growl "ouch" and stick the bone in his mouth. If this would not stop him, we would take him to the nearest door knob and tied his leash, saying "oops, time out", so he would be able to sit or stay. Then we would walk away for couple minutes and he could not see or hear us. Then we would go back when he calm down and release him. Sometimes it took us couple "time outs" to redirect him from biting. Gradually he started doing that less and less. Playbiting is normal for puppies, you just need to work on it constantly. I would never leave the puppy unattended with 9 and 7 years old. My daughter is 7 and I never leave her unattended with 4.5yo, now well mannered Oscar or 2month old Lola. Different story with my 14yo. He can manage 75lbs Oscar on his own. They both trusted now, but gave them trust only about 2 years ago. You puppy will grow out of it, and kids will bigger too, but not yet. I am sure your puppy is just regular mouthy boxer pup. Keep him busy with pressed bones, ropes, squeeky toys. Good luck!
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