Puppy playing too rough?

This is normal, healthy puppy behavior. If the two dogs enjoy playing together in general, simply separate them when she starts playing too roughly and allow her to calm down. However, if the older dog isn't having fun with the new puppy, you should keep them separated with a crate or six-foot leash, and train the puppy not to bother her. This behavior can last from 6 months to a year, so during this time it is really important to monitor her and make sure that she is behaving appropriately. To get her energy out, it is not a bad idea to find her some older "role models" that will teach her how to play appropriately. Puppies are very rough, so it is normal for them to play roughly with other puppies. This isn't an issue, as long as you watch over them and make sure to separate them or distract them with short obedience lessons to keep them from getting overstimulated. However, older dogs usually don't appreciate this behavior, so they need to be taught that all dogs do not want to play the same way as their puppy friends. DO NOT wait until she has had all of her shots before you start to socialize her with other dogs. While it's true that you should keep them away from dog parks, truck rest stops, places with large amounts of animal feces, heavily wooded areas, and strange dogs that you aren't sure are vaccinated, puppy hood is the most important time in your dog's life for social experiences. If you miss this period, your dog may be fearful or aggressive. More dogs die every year from problems related to lack of socialization than from Parvo and Distemper deaths combined. Your pup only needs her first two shots before she has the okay to attend puppy class and go out in public, and you can begin training her to act appropriately with other dogs.