Adolescence

That's what the puppy book calls this stage:  "When you and your puppy reach the budding adolescent stage, you may feel like hiding in the closet......Your puppy won't listen or respond to known directions.  He bolts, chases, and nips at everything that moves.  He demands your attention and barks when he doesn't get his way.  He insists on being the center of attention every moment of every day."  It's like they are living in our house!  Spooky.  I'm glad I read that though, because I was starting to think that maybe his true personality was coming out and that he really WAS a butthead.  Now at least I know it's a phase and eventually it will pass.  If I don't pack him up in a box and ship him off somewhere first.