Training and teaching a pet dog may be a hobby for some and profession for others. But the point of concurrence among both of these people is that it is pretty easy teaching tricks to young dogs. However, it is quite the opposite with the old ones. Teaching new tricks to old ones can be difficult. However, scientists and trainers say that it is not impossible to teach new tricks to your old pet dog. There are some secrets to this. Let us explore some of the secrets on teaching new tricks to old dogs.
Get the right food to your old dog
In recent days scientists have identified some nutrients which can boost the memory power of your pet dog and enhance its learning capacity as well as ability to adapt to certain situations. It is found that dogs older than 6 years of age suffer a decline in tems of brain cells. This is mainly because by that age their capacity to make use of the energy of the glucose store in the body comes down. This makes them lethargic and less attentive.
Some dietary fats found in natural oils such as coconut oil have the capacity to boost mental function. The secret with coconut oil and such other anti-aging compounds is that the body is able to assimilate these compounds with the metabolic process at ease. Even the brain of the animal easily absorbs the energy thus produced. This is reflected in the pet’s behavior.
Time is a great teacher
Even an old dog can be taught new tricks if it is given adequate time and the right training. The trainer has to be perseverant himself in teaching an old dog. He should not expect the same response from an old dog as from a young and lively one.
Gradual increase in difficulty level
If you have brought home a completely untrained old dog then make sure to impart the basic training meticulously. Because a solid basic training will lay the roadmap for advanced training.
Teach basic commands like “dig” for more than a month or so. When the dog is seen performing to your expectations take it to the next stage.
Commands such as or “get your lish” may be considered to to be in the intermediate level. After it has mastered the intermediate training take it to the next level, such as “climb a ladder.
Such a step by step process of training is most likely to teach new tricks to even an old dog.
Love is a great healer
The old dog may be a haggard, and you’re repeated coaxing is making it angry. An angry dog will not learn the lessons by heart. You need to show your love towards the dog. Pamper it with tasty goodies and praising gestures. This will lift up the mood of the dog. It will be motivated to learn and perform better.
A word cue
This is kind of a stimulus. Select a one word cue as a command. If the dog responds to the cue reward him instantaneously. If it does not respond then there should not be any reward. The cue must be given only once and loudly.
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