Puppy bothering older dog.

[SarahsFable95]

Fable is about 11 or 12 weeks old, and loves to play with my elder dog(11 year, Terrier mix), but sometimes Missy just wants to rest and snaps or growls just to tell him to back off. Then he just bounces around her and barks nonstop, he usually stops and lays down if I tell him 'Knock it off!' but sometimes I actually have to remove him from the room.
Im not sure how to correct him, or if I should? I was hoping someone might know what to do with my dillema. Thanks for reading (:
- Sarah

[EllieMae<3]

My year and half GSD is the exact same way. She does it with cats. She's in the process of learning "stay." That works. I still have to correct her sometimes, but she will eventually get it. Another thing you can try is I use the sound "eh eh" very sternly when she tries to run after the cat. When I say that, she comes running right back to me. Use "eh eh" when you're walking him and he tries to pull on the leash and give him a tug. Also use it if he's eating something he shouldn't be, chewing on something, or anything that he's not supposed to be doing. He will learn that the sound "eh eh" is associated with something he should not be doing (being a pest to your other dog). My trainer told me that "no" does not have the same effect on my dog as a sound which is why I use "eh eh." Hope this helps!

[Rooney10]

i wouldn't remove him from it,take the puppy for a walk first and than let them play it should be easier for him to clam down :!exercise is the key!!! and when the older dog is resting do some obedience training with him!!

[GSDMUM]

Mine are the same ages as yours. My 11 yr old GSD will play for a while but then comes to me for help to escape my wild pup or he scratches on the bedroom door. I will usually just put him in the bedroom, turn on the fan, a small light, and the TV and close the door so that he can get some rest and peace. Sometimes he will stay in there most of the day, other times he will be out playing.

[Courtney]

When your senior girl needs the rest take the puppy away and give her the space she needs. If she's snapping she's giving a warning that she's had enough. Your puppy is not misbehaving he's excited..their energy levels just don't match. They can certainly play but be watchful

[Misstwixler]

I'm having the same exact problem. Only my 4 month old GSD won't leave my 3 year old Scottish Terrier alone....not for a second, I understand that the puppy has a ton of energy but he doesn't calm down and my scotty keeps attacking him. I have to constantly keep them separated because my scotty is a grouch (and the most high maintenance dog I've EVER owned...) My scotty will lay in the back yard and Duke (GSD) will sit there and bark in his face for hours. When I put my scotty out, he can't even pee without Duke trying to play with him. He's only on his 1st set of shots so I can't take him for walks, I feel bad because he's confined to the back yard and house until we get his 3rd set. Hopefully it will get better when I can take him on walks/runs with and to the dog park.

[Freestep]

Originally Posted by Courtney

When your senior girl needs the rest take the puppy away and give her the space she needs. If she's snapping she's giving a warning that she's had enough. Your puppy is not misbehaving he's excited..their energy levels just don't match. They can certainly play but be watchful

That's what I was going to say. There's nothing wrong with separating them when the older dog has had enough; some pups just won't take "no" for an answer, and it's kind to give your older dog a break.