Thanks guys... that makes me feel better I guess I will just try to ride it out. I know that he is not trying to be mean and most of the time he is not angry I think he just learnt it and wont stop! I think the ignoring idea might work because at the moment we say no and then try to show him how to be gentle by holding his hand and patting softly so maybe it is an attention thing!
Thanks again for your help! I really appreciate it!
Take care
xox