(My dog is 5 years old which would make her 42 in dog years)
2006-06-22 09:44:46 · 13 answers · asked by Diamond J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No. I have a seven year old cocker spaniel and since we got him we have taught him a ton of tricks. He learns fast and everything.
2006-06-22 10:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can teach any dog a new trick just as easily as it can learn a new bad habit. You just need to be patient, repetitive, and good natured for when it doesn't turn out until 2 weeks after you started. Never beilieve that saying because it is sooo wrong! LOL
2016-05-20 12:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I adopted a rottweiler mutt from a pound about 2 and half years ago - they estimated that she was around 7 or 8 years old...
this dog has learned a great wealth of tricks since I have had her in my life - some of which she taught herself (she opens doors and unlatches her cage, etc).
Old dogs can learn - if they really want to ;)
2006-06-22 11:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, a total myth. When I first started clicker training, I played with it with my 13-year old dog and was shocked at how much she picked up. She had a blast, and her favorite trick to show off to people was if I would drop a plastic lid on the floor and she would go paw it. Simple, but she had great time with it.
5 years old is plenty, plenty young enough to start new things with your dog.
2006-06-22 11:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! I taught my 14 year old dog like 5 tricks.
2006-06-22 10:17:42 · answer #5 · answered by Emily J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I introduced my sister dog into my home....he is 10 years old and I have taught him the rules of my home. He is actually more intelligent than we have ever given him credit for! LOL! Yes, you can teach a dog anything at any age. I have also volunteered at my local animal shelter training dogs for adoption and most dogs are very eager to please humans. *gotta love em*
Good luck!
2006-06-22 09:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definetly. I got my dog from the shelter when he was 5 and he's already learned new tricks. Dogs grow smarter, not stupider
2006-06-22 09:50:20 · answer #7 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put an obedience title (which is based on training) on a dog who started at age 9, she was almost 11 when we entered the shows.
2006-06-22 10:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-22 09:50:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely untrue. Your dog would love to learn anything you want to teach her, and be happy to be doing something with you.
2006-06-22 09:51:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋