Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Rule Out Medical Issues

ith older dogs in particular, first make sure their behavior isn’t related to a physical problem. Older pets may urinate in inappropriate places because of continence issues, explains Mikkel Becker, a certified dog behavior counselor and lead animal trainer for Fear Free, or may be slower to respond to your call because of a new or worsening mobility problem like arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Link My Pet dog trainer Brandon McMillan says he’s always keeping an eye on older dogs’ weight, which