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Training Tips for Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks - PetsFoodNutrition Is it possible for senior dogs to learn tricks? Dogs of all ages can learn new tricks. Adult dogs are frequently easier to teach than their younger canine counterparts since they are less active. Older dogs are less prone to distraction than puppies and can concentrate for longer periods. This ability to concentrate aids in the learning of new habits. Why is it so difficult to teach a dog a new trick? The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” refers to the difficulty of teaching someone new skills, usually because they’ve been doing things the same way for so long that they’re unwilling to learn how to do things differently.