Although many people now raise dogs, when it comes to dog training, a lot of people don't understand. When the dog is young, they don't pay much attention to this issue, and by the time the dog is older, they realize but don't know if training is still necessary. So, can older dogs still be trained? Today let's talk about this question.
      1. Understand the dog's training status.
First of all, if you want to train an older dog, you must understand its current training status. Only through this can you develop a further training plan. This step is very crucial. You can give commands like sit or stand and observe its response.
    2. Appropriate training intensity.

      Because when dogs get older, their physical functions begin to decline, joints start to stiffen, and a series of diseases may appear. Therefore, they should not be required to perform difficult movements or activities, especially high jumps. So the training intensity should be appropriately reduced. Here, a reminder: if the dog has arthritis, it should not be asked to stand upright.
    3. Frequent rest during training.
After all, as dogs get older, their endurance decreases and their physical strength is limited. So frequent training can be stressful, causing fatigue and easily injuring the dog's muscles and bones. Therefore, keep training sessions short—just a few minutes each time—and allow the dog plenty of rest. If the dog feels very tired, training should stop immediately.
    4. Have enough patience.
When training puppies, you need enough patience, and with older dogs, even more patience is required because it may take longer for them to learn new skills. So you need to maintain plenty of enthusiasm when facing the dog. Sometimes a young dog can remember a command after three repetitions, but an older dog may need five. Be sure to stay patient—dogs have it hard too.
That is the introduction to whether older dogs can still be trained. Actually, age and training are not strongly linked, but during training, you must consider the dog's physical condition. After all, dogs are good friends to humans, and training them is to achieve a better way to interact, so don’t force them.