2007-08-30 11:50:49 · 15 answers · asked by Thank God! Praise God! 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Patience and repetition
2007-08-30 11:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by Lost Poet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With old dogs, it's a matter of attention and motivation.
If the dog doesn't care about what your teaching him, he won't learn.
If you can motivate him, say with treat tidbits, he can learn.
I had a 7 yo poodle given to me after his owner's death, and there were some things I just could not teach him. He had it in his head that dogs sleep on the bed with the people, pillows included. I never did get it through his head that dogs sleep elsewhere.
However, we were able to teach him to stay, sit, lay down, speak...
Take care,
TX Mom
Not a vet
2007-08-30 19:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok im a dog perfessional on how to teach them tricks. i have a dog adn she is 8 yrs. old and i jus taught her how 2 give paw and high-five. always have a treat tell them the trick u want them to know (make sure they smell the treat) if thery dont get it do the trick on there body. for ex. sit if they dont push there but down and give them the treat it shows them that you want them to do it and its ok . AND PEOPLE SAY 15 YR. OLDS ARE STUPID
2007-08-30 19:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Tori 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way you teach a young dog. Only it's usually easier, cus the old dog's already figured out the learning thing.
2007-08-30 18:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by kerriwyn13 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With Luck and alot of treats. Most likely the dog knows how you are from all the years past. You will have to be more assertive in your ways now. It is tricky but can be done with some dogs.
2007-08-30 18:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as a young dog. Just be mindful if the dog has arthritis or any other issues and go easy. If your older dog wants to learn new things and it's enjoyable to them great. If not then just let the dog enjoy his or her 'retirement' lol
2007-08-30 19:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog can learn at any age. The key is consistency (but don't over do it, short sessions) and a treat he cannot resist!
2007-08-30 19:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by kdsd731 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way you teach a puppy. It can be done, Mythbusters did it on one of their episodes.
2007-08-30 18:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by George P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With time, patience, and lots of praise and treats.
2007-08-30 19:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very hard. Treats will help though
2007-08-30 18:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by Tonyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋