{"id":4818,"date":"2022-09-18T18:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-19T05:22:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T05:22:49","slug":"can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you train an 8 year old dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Can_you_train_an_8_year_old_dog\" title=\"Can you train an 8 year old dog?\">Can you train an 8 year old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Is_it_too_late_to_train_an_8_year_old_dog\" title=\"Is it too late to train an 8 year old dog?\">Is it too late to train an 8 year old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Can_you_train_a_9_year_old_dog\" title=\"Can you train a 9 year old dog?\">Can you train a 9 year old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Is_it_possible_to_train_an_older_dog\" title=\"Is it possible to train an older dog?\">Is it possible to train an older dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Can_you_potty_train_an_8_year_old_dog\" title=\"Can you potty train an 8 year old dog?\">Can you potty train an 8 year old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#What_age_is_too_late_to_train_dog\" title=\"What age is too late to train dog?\">What age is too late to train dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Is_it_ever_too_late_to_socialize_a_dog\" title=\"Is it ever too late to socialize a dog?\">Is it ever too late to socialize a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Can_a_dog_be_untrainable\" title=\"Can a dog be untrainable?\">Can a dog be untrainable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#How_do_you_discipline_an_older_dog\" title=\"How do you discipline an older dog?\">How do you discipline an older dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#How_do_you_train_an_older_dog_to_not_be_aggressive\" title=\"How do you train an older dog to not be aggressive?\">How do you train an older dog to not be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Is_13_old_for_a_dog\" title=\"Is 13 old for a dog?\">Is 13 old for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Do_older_dogs_help_train_puppies\" title=\"Do older dogs help train puppies?\">Do older dogs help train puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_barking\" title=\"How do you stop an older dog from barking?\">How do you stop an older dog from barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#Why_do_dogs_pee_in_the_house_after_being_potty_trained\" title=\"Why do dogs pee in the house after being potty trained?\">Why do dogs pee in the house after being potty trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?\">How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog\/#What_can_I_spray_to_keep_my_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"What can I spray to keep my dog from peeing in the house?\">What can I spray to keep my dog from peeing in the house?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_an_8_year_old_dog\"><\/span>Can you train an 8 year old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">This is absolutely possible, but it\u2019s important to make sure your dog has mastered the basics, like \u201cplace,\u201d \u201csit,\u201d \u201cstay,\u201d and \u201ccome.\u201d Older dogs might pick things up a little more slowly; they really need that solid foundation of basic commands before learning complicated tricks.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-is-the-worlds-best-dog-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Who is the world&#8217;s best dog trainer?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-too-late-to-train-an-8-year-old-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_too_late_to_train_an_8_year_old_dog\"><\/span>Is it too late to train an 8 year old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to train a dog. Whether you are bringing home an older dog from a shelter (or rescue), or you\u2019d like to work with your own older dog, there\u2019s no reason to delay doing some training with an older dog. Older dogs may already know some commands. They have a much longer attention span than puppies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kD757poFbZY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-train-a-9-year-old-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_9_year_old_dog\"><\/span>Can you train a 9 year old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most people associate training with puppies, the reality is that dogs can learn at any age. Adult dogs are often easier to train than young puppies because they have more self-control. It\u2019s also important to keep training your dog as it matures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-possible-to-train-an-older-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_train_an_older_dog\"><\/span>Is it possible to train an older dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Training older dogs will help \u201ckeep them in good physical shape and at a good healthy weight, and will also keep them mentally and socially engaged through training and outings.\u201d And don\u2019t forget, a positive training program is enriching and fun. Best of all, says Leigh, \u201cYour dog will thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PI5W2Stv0Ik\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-potty-train-an-8-year-old-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_potty_train_an_8_year_old_dog\"><\/span>Can you potty train an 8 year old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having an older dog who isn\u2019t housetrained is frustrating, but most older dogs can be potty trained within a couple of weeks. If you keep records of your dog\u2019s bathroom habits, you\u2019ll also be able to get down to just a few potty breaks a day quickly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-is-too-late-to-train-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_too_late_to_train_dog\"><\/span>What age is too late to train dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it is never too late to train any dog, a 2 year old dog is actually still very young \u2013 just a teenager. Some breeds, especially large breeds don\u2019t mature mentally until they are 2-3 years old, and big dogs will grow physically for nearly that long as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ever-too-late-to-socialize-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_ever_too_late_to_socialize_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it ever too late to socialize a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can be socialized at anytime of their life, but it\u2019s most important when they\u2019re between the age of 8 weeks and 4 months old. While I\u2019ve socialized my dogs from a young age it\u2019s never too late to socialize your dog!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-be-untrainable\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_untrainable\"><\/span>Can a dog be untrainable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog doesn\u2019t listen to or follow commands, it\u2019s not typically because he is hardheaded or untrainable. The problem is often that normal dog behaviors simply don\u2019t conform to human standards of good manners, and changing behavior that comes naturally to a dog can take time and effort.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kD757poFbZY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-an-older-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_an_older_dog\"><\/span>How do you discipline an older dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disciplinary methods that are considered to be positive and beneficial are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Time-outs.<\/li>\n<li>Using your voice to put a stop to unwanted behavior, rather than hitting your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Taking their toys away.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding giving your dog attention when they misbehave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-train-an-older-dog-to-not-be-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_an_older_dog_to_not_be_aggressive\"><\/span>How do you train an older dog to not be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead, the best way to train away aggressive behavior is to reward good behavior. Sometimes your dog may need a little reminder that you are in charge, but ultimately he will respond best to reconditioning through reward-based training. Much like children, dogs need to be conditioned to not act out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/sites\/default\/files\/problems-older-dog_main.jpg\" alt=\"Behavior Problems in Older Dogs | ASPCA\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-13-old-for-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_13_old_for_a_dog\"><\/span>Is 13 old for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical and Mental Development. A 13- to 15-year-old dog, depending on her size and health, is roughly equivalent to a 70- to 115-year-old person. In her elder years, it is harder for your dog to learn new things. In fact, she likely will be resistant to changes in her surroundings and routine.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-older-dogs-help-train-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_older_dogs_help_train_puppies\"><\/span>Do older dogs help train puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best big brother (or sister) to a puppy is a healthy, active, well socialized, well trained, friendly older dog who has already had some exposure to puppies throughout his life. An older dog such as this can help you raise the puppy, help you teach the puppy, and will be a good role model.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jFMA5ggFsXU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-an-older-dog-from-barking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_barking\"><\/span>How do you stop an older dog from barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly command your dog to \u2018speak\u2019. Then when they\u2019ve barked two or three times, say \u2018quiet\u2019 in a firm voice and hold the treat in front of their nose. When they go quiet to sniff the treat, give them the treat and verbally praise them. Repeat this process until they don\u2019t need a treat to successfully respond.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-pee-in-the-house-after-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_pee_in_the_house_after_being_potty_trained\"><\/span>Why do dogs pee in the house after being potty trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to do when a previously house trained dog begins urinating or defecating inside is to rule out any medical problems. Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/de8mubYljew\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-an-older-dog-from-peeing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Stop Your Dog From Urinating in the House<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Re-Train Your Dog:3 Because your dog was probably once house trained, it can be helpful to revisit the training and repeat the steps.<\/li>\n<li>Increase Potty Breaks: Take your dog outside to pee right after drinking, eating, and waking from naps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-spray-to-keep-my-dog-from-peeing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_spray_to_keep_my_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>What can I spray to keep my dog from peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by adding your water to the spray bottle. Next, add 2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar. Finally, add 20 drops of orange essential oil. Spray on any surface that you don\u2019t want your dog to get close to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you train an 8 year old dog?Is it too late to train an 8 year old dog?Can you train a 9 year old dog?Is it possible to train an older dog?Can you potty train an 8 year old dog?What age is too late to train dog?Is it ever too late to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":195333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Can-you-train-an-8-year-old-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4818"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":195334,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818\/revisions\/195334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}