Puppy won't let dog rest!
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9 week old puppies (basically like a human toddler) pretty much don't stop playing until they fall asleep.
7 year old dogs (generally about like a 60 year old human), don't play much at all.
This is the problem with getting a young puppy when you have an old dog. The puppy will irritate the old dog, and his nice, quiet, relaxing life has completely changed. This is why I never suggest getting a puppy when you have such an old dog.
But to answer your question, probably the only thing you can do is keep the two dogs separate, or you can interract with your puppy to keep him focused on you, instead of the other dog, all the time the old dog is around.
7 year old dogs (generally about like a 60 year old human), don't play much at all.
This is the problem with getting a young puppy when you have an old dog. The puppy will irritate the old dog, and his nice, quiet, relaxing life has completely changed. This is why I never suggest getting a puppy when you have such an old dog.
But to answer your question, probably the only thing you can do is keep the two dogs separate, or you can interract with your puppy to keep him focused on you, instead of the other dog, all the time the old dog is around.
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If the older dog is getting up and playing with the puppy nicely, maybe it is good for him to get some exercise that he otherwise wouldnt be getting. I think sometimes a puppy can keep an older dog young.
However, if the older dog is getting nasty you need to stop the puppy. I think what you are doing is good, telling him NO each time. But also try and prevent it by keeping the puppy very busy, play with him, take him for long walks, let him play in the yard without the older dog (assuming it is fenced)... anything you can think of to get him tired.
Also, if your older dog doesnt mind being away from you, you could let him go sleep in your room or an extra room with the door shut sometimes to get rest... but dont do this if he will view being away from you as punishment.
Good Luck
However, if the older dog is getting nasty you need to stop the puppy. I think what you are doing is good, telling him NO each time. But also try and prevent it by keeping the puppy very busy, play with him, take him for long walks, let him play in the yard without the older dog (assuming it is fenced)... anything you can think of to get him tired.
Also, if your older dog doesnt mind being away from you, you could let him go sleep in your room or an extra room with the door shut sometimes to get rest... but dont do this if he will view being away from you as punishment.
Good Luck
The older dog likes playing with the puppy and he does very well with her. The problem for him is that she wants to keep going even when he is finished. I guess my question is what I can I do to break her of this when she is older? I expect her to have lots of energy but I don't want her kicking him out of his bed and nipping him forever. Will she just grow out of it or will what I am doing now sink in as she gets older?
LMAO! Pls tell that to Gonzo... he is at least 10x more active than Fozzie has ever been in his entire life.
It sounds like you have a very sweet, tolerant 7 year-old dog. : ) Does he ever growl at the puppy, when she's bothering him? Usually, an adult dog will be much more tolerant of the antics of a 9 week-old puppy than an older puppy, 12 weeks+. It might just take a while for your 7 year-old to lay down the law, as your pup is still young.
It is important that you give your puppy plenty of individual attention, and your adult dog plenty of individual attention. Give them plenty of breaks from each other. If your puppy is bugging her big brother, take her outside to play or for a training session. Put your puppy in her crate, and take your adult dog on a walk or out to play, so he gets plenty of one-on-one time with you. Try to use "No" sparingly with a young puppy... instead, divert her attention to playing with you, or if you feel she needs to chill, give her a stuffed Kong or a chewy to work on in her crate. If your adult dog is too sweet or passive to set boundaries with her, you need to do so yourself. Teaching your puppy to have an "off-switch" is very important.
It sounds like you have a very sweet, tolerant 7 year-old dog. : ) Does he ever growl at the puppy, when she's bothering him? Usually, an adult dog will be much more tolerant of the antics of a 9 week-old puppy than an older puppy, 12 weeks+. It might just take a while for your 7 year-old to lay down the law, as your pup is still young.
It is important that you give your puppy plenty of individual attention, and your adult dog plenty of individual attention. Give them plenty of breaks from each other. If your puppy is bugging her big brother, take her outside to play or for a training session. Put your puppy in her crate, and take your adult dog on a walk or out to play, so he gets plenty of one-on-one time with you. Try to use "No" sparingly with a young puppy... instead, divert her attention to playing with you, or if you feel she needs to chill, give her a stuffed Kong or a chewy to work on in her crate. If your adult dog is too sweet or passive to set boundaries with her, you need to do so yourself. Teaching your puppy to have an "off-switch" is very important.