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Did you do any obedience or puppy kindergarten classes with the older dog? Reason I ask is that if he wasn't allowed to do the typical socializing with other dogs, he might have a hard time relating to a new dog in the house. That will then take some time backtracking to resocialize the older dog.
Next suggestion is don't pet or coddle the older dog while he is investigating the puppy. There might be a chance that you accidently reinforce the bad behavior.
I would suggest putting both on a lead and supervising everything, when it gets out of hand, remove both to time out areas and then let them have their seperate areas where the other can not invade.
Right now I am getting ready to head to Canada for some shows. I have two new dogs in the house that I am taking up with me. I start by introducing them to the middle of the road dog in the house and only allow them out side supervised, while leashing my own dog and giving the new dog more freedom to avoid if need be. After 48 hours I am up to letting the one cardigan girl out with one or two of my boys. The golden is good with the cardigan girls in the house, but unfortunately can't let her out with the boys-she's in season.
Good luck!
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