My dog is about 6 or 9 or something and I only started looking after him because he's my Nanna's but she had never even taken him for a walk once. He goes balistic when I pick up the lead he runs around jumping on everyone and he chairs. He did a backflip one time haha. But yeah I would have like to have taught him stuff like sit and roll over but the only thing he knows is his name.
2006-11-16 04:51:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can teach an old dog new tricks. I rescued my Dachshund and she is somewhere in the vicinity of 10-12 years old. I've taught her several basic tricks. Like stay, kiss, sit pretty, and she takes to her leash well, even though I don't think she had ever seen one...lol. Clicker training works very well. Just give lots of praise when he shows interest and give a reward. A belly rub, a small treat, something he enjoys. Be persistant and consistant and he will learn.
2006-11-16 05:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by blondeqtpie13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every dog has the vigor to be trained methods. If hes a healthy glad energetic dog that's great. That might support for him to do the tips. He just wishes to take a look at the methods and follow them. Keep him healthy, and make certain the tips are not too difficult working. Purpose i do not think puppies would rather like that. He is not lazy so that's excellent so he should be great. Incidentally 2 is not historical. Maintain him healthful! Hope this helped.
2016-08-09 22:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by anekey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!
Best to get some of that energy out before you start a training session. A good long walk will help him focus when you return.
Use a reward that he likes, tasty, smelly treats. He'll probably love the attention and challenge.
Good Luck!
2006-11-16 04:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend researching clicker training! I have recently started trying this, and we use it in our Obedience Competition class and the results are AMAZING as to how quickly a dog "gets it"! I got a great book to get me started, "Clicking with your dog" by Peggy Tillman. A good starter book with illustrations and step by step guide on doing clicker training.
2006-11-16 05:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he can learn new things. Undoing established behaviors will take awhile, but it won't take him any longer to learn new behaviors than it would a young dog. Find a training class near you (check www.apdt.com) that uses positive reinforcement and he'll learn a ton.
2006-11-16 04:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes time & patience. All of my animals have been rescues.......some old, some young, most abused or neglected. Almost all will come around with a little time & affection.
2006-11-16 04:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've adopted senior dogs and they've learned new things just fine.
2006-11-16 05:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋