Anyone have any tips on training a dog that is past puppy stage?

You train an older dog just like you would train a puppy. It just takes a little longer because they're not at their prime learning stage. So it will make it a little harder. But they still learn the same way. I got one of my dogs when he was almost 2. All he knew was his name...which I actually changed after I got him. Now he knows sit, lay down, stay, go to bed & he is much better on the leash than he was. He's almost 4 now. He still doesn't like to come when he's called when we're outside. In the house he's fine though. The best way to teach that is to give a treat EVERY time they come to you. I taught him this much...I'm going to get a trainer to help me with the rest. Hope this helps you. :)