these tips will show you that any dog at any age can be taught a new trick. You will need

這些小技巧會告訴你任何一隻狗在任何年紀都可以學會新把戲。你會需要

Dog treats and patience. Step 1. Assess your dog's physical abilities. Don't expect an

給狗的獎勵和耐心。第一步：評估你的狗的體能。不要期望一隻

older dog to jump, leap, and run like a puppy. Step 2. Choose a clear goal such as teaching

老狗跳、飛躍以及跑得像一隻小狗一樣。第二步：選擇一個清楚的目標像是教

your dog to sit, speak, heel, or lay down on command. Older dogs are calmer and more

你的狗聽到指令時坐下、交談、並排走或是躺下。比較老的狗會比較沉著而且比較

receptive to commands, since both owner and pet have a trusting relationship. Step 3.

能接受指令，因為主人和寵物間已經建立了互信的關係。第三步：

Focus on rewarding your dog with a treat or toy for good behavior. Don't reward bad behavior,

集中焦點在你的狗有好表現時獎賞他一些獎勵或玩具。不要獎賞壞的表現

but don't punish them, either. Step 4. Work in small steps and keep training sessions

但也不要處罰他們。第四步：一步一步來並且維持短的訓練時間

short. This is especially important for older dogs that may tire quickly. Step 5. Give your

這對於可能很快感到累的老狗來說由其重要。第五步：對你的

dog commands consistently, and give the reward immediately after they do something good.

狗下達命令時要一致並且當他們做對的時候立刻給獎賞

Step 6. Remain patient and don't expect miracles with your older pet. But if you're consistent,

第六步：保持耐心並且不要期待奇蹟會發生在比較老的寵物身上。但如果你持續不懈的話

you should notice a difference within a few weeks. Did you know? A recent

你在幾個星期內就會感覺到差別了。你知道嗎？最近

poll found that half of all pet owners consider their furry friend as much a member of the

有一項調查顯示約有一半的寵物主人認為他們的毛朋友和家裡其他人一樣

family as the people in the household.

都是家庭的一份子