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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Very good points! I don't understand where this notion that an older dog doesn't bond, or learn well from it's new owners. Mine was definitely not a puppy, and he is almost perfect. Most of his issues are brought on by fear, and even those are fading. Any dog can be taught to be an amazing companion. |
I agree older dogs can be taught to be amazing companions. I have had rescue dogs, and they have mostly been seniors.
They can certainly bond with new owners and learn well. (I get video's of Reno (you all remember Reno) on a regular basis and he has certainly bonded with his new owner and his new fur siblings.
I got Beamer when he was a year old. Didn't take long for him to bond with us - and the beauty of it was that he was well trained by his breeder. Heck he was even trained to be groomed daily and as soon as he saw me get ready to put his bow in, his head went down facing me just waiting for me to put his bow in. If we ever got another Yorkie it would be an older one and not a puppy.