Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

[Ron]

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? I've tried to get Tie to speak on command but he just dosen't get it.

[boxerflash]

i have friend who adopted a dog from a rescue group. the dog was probably 4-5 years old and didn't know any tricks at all....well it could sit on command.

within 2 months she has taught him 10-15 ticks which he can do on a consistent basis

so yeah, you can teach an old dog new tricks

[Tombo]

i also think it depends on the IQ of the dog

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Tombo

i also think it depends on the IQ of the dog

oh crap

[lalit7552]

Well its really tough to teach new tricks to old dog. Because at this age they are unable to leave their old habbit but however some of them are really flexible and grab the tricks very easily.

[BoxerLove]

Originally Posted by Tombo

i also think it depends on the IQ of the dog

Oooohhhh, Tombo, that was mean!! I guess what you meant to say was, "IQ plays a role in this, so Tie will be able to learn new tricks but my dog will not." RIGHT???

[KeeperBoy]

We got Keepers at when he was between 2 and 3. He didn't even know sit when we got him. Now he knows sit, down, paw, other paw and spin. He's also learned some manners commands like off, leave it and enough.

I saw them test the "old dogs can't learn new tricks" idea on myth busters and they were able to teach all the old dogs new tricks. Perhaps training techniques need to be adjusted for older dogs, but I'm sure it can be done.

[Tombo]

Originally Posted by BoxerLove

Oooohhhh, Tombo, that was mean!! I guess what you meant to say was, "IQ plays a role in this, so Tie will be able to learn new tricks but my dog will not." RIGHT???

Kinda sort of and maybe! lol

I mean if the dog has a smaller IQ they will not be able to learn as much or as easy as a dog with a bigger IQ.

Just exactly like humans.

But i do believe a old dog can surly learn new tricks.