Dog Training - Training Older Dogs

Of course, ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is a myth. Like humans, or many other species, dogs learn new things every day throughout life. My ten-year old Golden is still mentally alert and eager to ‘play’ in new ways.

But, also like humans, learning new behavior is often as much a matter of unlearning old ways. Dogs do have a strong tendency toward habits, and modifying or extending those habits after years of repetition takes extra patience and focused guidance.

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While your Put Bull may be healthy and active for a long time, one day you will look at him and be surprised to discover that his face has silvered and his gait has stiffened. He tends to sleep longer and more soundly now than he did when he was younger. You also notice that he is slower than he used to be.

Keep in mind that your Pit Bull has an average life expectancy of about 13 years, though many of them have reached old ages of 15 and 16. Your older Pit Bull still needs an active lifestyle in order for him to stay healthy. He can enjoy a full and vibrant life as he gets older as long as you know what extra measures to take.

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