14 week old pup starting to be possesive and jealous of me?

My dog has been very low key up until yesterday. Its usually just me and him but I had a guy over that I am dating last night and he kept jumping up on him sniffing him he climbed on the couch repeatedly and tried to crawl all over him and then he finally left him alone but was trying to sit in between us. Not sure if this is possesiveness or him being territorial. He never growled or bit him. But I have never seen him act so speastic and not listen to me at all. I have people over all the time but with this guy he would not leave him alone! Any ideas if this is normal in his development or if this was him being posessive? SUggestions on how to deal with him?
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Very normal but you didn't take charge of the situation at the beginning. You needed to put the dog into a down stay and not let him get up until you commanded.

14 weeks is the beginning of their testing you to see who will pilot your relationship. You failed in leadership and puppy was just assuming command.

Grow a backbone and start training that imp.
SheepieBoss wrote:
Grow a backbone and start training that imp.

LOL a little harsh, but yeah, don't let the behavior become entrenched. Don't reward it with "oh that's cute" or rubs and hugs... or you'll be sorry.
I think Susan is right 100%. Take charge from the start & if you don't it will be harder later on
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