Wondering how you can crate train an older dog? Check out 3 easy steps that will have even your senior pooch loving his personal space! My oldest dog is 13, going on 2, I swear! He still has the spunk he had when he was younger, the difference is now he’s showing much more gray … [Read more...]
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Fun Ways to Use Treats in Training Games for an Older Dog
Want to teach your senior pooch a few new tricks? With the right motivation and these fun training games for an older dog, you can make it happen. We’ve all heard the saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Like many other pieces of lore, this is not true. While it is … [Read more...]
Will Your Older Dog Care If You Bring A Puppy Home?
Will your older dog care if you bring a puppy home? What if your older dog is ill? This is a concern one of our Dog Mom readers brought to our attention. She wrote: I have a 12-year-old dog with lymphoma and we are thinking about getting a new puppy. Has anyone done … [Read more...]
How to Housebreak An Older Dog Fast
If you are wondering how to housebreak an older dog fast, you have stopped in the right place! Older dogs are great! In my opinion, as someone who has owned a few puppies and now has kids, I am all about taking in older dogs. They offer so much quality to your life. But what … [Read more...]
Should You Adopt an Older Dog?
Wondering if you shoul If you are considering bringing a new dog into your family, you may first think about choosing a puppy. If you are looking for a dog that may be an easier fit, though, an older dog should not be ruled out, and may even be a better choice. Related … [Read more...]