[kopdogs] Tips for Training an Older Dog

'Tips for Training an Older Dog'

There is a saying that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". For many people
with an older dog that was never properly trained they probably think this is
true. Just like people do, when dogs get older they get pretty set in their
ways. Think old and stubborn. This of course is not entirely true; it is
possible to train an older dog but it will take more time and patience.The thing
with older dogs is they have been behaving in a certain way their entire life
and to them that is the way things are. They do not distinguish between right
and wrong like people do. For a dog repetition is their primary way of learning
and if all they've done is the wrong thing their whole life their behavior will
reflect that.One thing you can try with an older dog is to make the training you
are doing seem like it is actually the dogs idea. If he thinks it's his idea he
will more than likely keep doing it. He probably will resist your attempts to
force him to do something like sit. But if he sits on his own give the command
"sit" at the same time and reward or praise him. If you keep doing this,
repetition, before long your old dog will be sitting when you tell him to. You
can use this technique with a variety of commands such as come, heel, and
stay.It is certainly not true that all older dogs are more difficult to train
but for the vast majority of dog owners this is the case. Dealing with the
stubbornness of a dog set in their ways can be difficult and frustrating but if
your dog is exhibiting bad habits and behavior it is important to break them of
that. In the long run have a well trained and obedient dog will make both you
and your dog much happier and will lead to a stronger bond.If your old dog is
being particularly stubborn and your not making any head way on your own then
consider joining a dog training class or working with a professional dog
trainer.  This will give you the benefit of working with people who have
experience with all sorts of dogs and their different behaviors. You might be
amazed how quickly your dog responds to someone who knows how to deal with their
behavior problems. These are also lessons you can take home and continue to use
as you train your old dog to do new tricks.


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