Give Older Dogs A Chance At Behavioral Success! 

Here in Cincinnati, my professional dog training has no boundaries. I will not turn away any breed, even the ones that are normally deemed as “aggressive”. I will not walk away from ANY behavioral issues, mild or severe. I believe as long as it is a behavioral problem, and we (me and owners) are consistently following through and keeping everyone (including the dog’s veterinarian) on the same page, we can find success. So if your dog just needs to learn how to jump, or if your dog is snapping at your child when they go near the dog’s food bowl, then I will be there to help resolve these issues.

Age is another thing I do not discriminate against. I offer puppy training for very young dogs that need the basics and need to be set up for success. My adult training covers basic obedience, behavior modification, aggression rehab. I also offer group classes and a training program for any owners that are expecting a baby and want to prepare the dog for the new arrival. But it simply breaks down to either puppy training or adult training. I’ve gotten some inquiries about training for “older” dogs, but I always just direct them to my adult training.

For many people, an “older” dog is a dog that is past their prime. Where they start to show gray hairs and slow down in general. Many people believe that dog like this is “too old” for training, as they quote the old (no pun intended) saying, “You cannot teach an old dog new tricks!” It’s a shame because what many people are interpreting from this is that an old dog has no chance of behavioral success because it is far too late.

Trust me, it’s not.

If a dog is geriatric and maybe experiencing some health issues or disabilities, this will impede on training progress. But it doesn’t not necessarily mean it will stop it completely…it truly depends on the issue. But many owners have older dogs that are perfectly healthy! Just because a dog is old does not mean they cannot learn something new. We don’t apply that theory to our human senior citizens. Sure, they may need a little extra TLC, but they are still capable of doing things for themselves and discovering new things. It’s the same with dogs!

Now, this is not to say that older dogs are always easy. Because they have so many years of behaving the way they do, it might take more adjusting once training begins. But as long as patience and consistency is present, the dog can and will succeed. If there are health concerns, then we will discuss them with your veterinarian, and base our training plans on their medical advice.

But for those who have an older dog that needs behavioral training, don’t write them off due to their age. Call me and we can set your dog up for success: 800-649-7297!