Older dog and puppy

Question
We have just bought a puppy. We also have an older dog who is 7 in our years and 49 in dog years. The puppy keeps jumping up at it wanting to play and the older dog isn't very keen on it. It keeps growling at the puppy. What can we do?

Answer
Once past 3 years old, many dogs don't want anything to do with puppies, their sharp little teeth, and their biting games.  You need to teach the puppy to leave the older dog alone.  As soon as the puppy starts to focus on the older dog, give it a sharp ''Ah, ah, ah!'' and offer it a chew toy.