Older dogs drive you crazy?

When a dog doesn't do what you tell it, its because the dog thinks it is higher than you in the family hierarchy. you have to tie her up on a short leash, and physically make her do what you tell her. Never feed her before you eat, and don't let her up on the furniture. Treat her like a prisoner, and whe will soon get the hint that YOU are her boss and she must do what you say

I've never had a problem with older dogs. In fact, I've always found the younger dogs to have more of an attitude and stubbornness to them..hehe. I've found that as dogs gets older, they seem more appreciative and cuddley because they aren't as active. The only thing I can suggest for altering your dogs behavior is having patience and giving him a treat when he does actually listen.

My dog is 13 years old, which I guess makes her a very MUCH OLDER dog! Sometimes she drives me crazy when she chews stuff up (usually Kleenex out of the garbage) but I love her so much and I really can't imagine not having her!

Hiya Sunnywaters; My dear friend, I would imagine that the recent change in your dog's behavior is probably due to all of the changes going on in your life at this time. With the "change" of routine your dog is just trying to figure out what is going on and why? She may also be "fearful" of these changes. Since, to many of us, our pets are like our children; they too pick up on the "stressors" in our lives and often exhibit a change in behavior....they are often looking for reassurrance as to their place in the family structure. I am sure that after you have completed your move and get settled down again, your dog will fall right back into the usual routine. I would never be aggrssive with my pet unless they were exhibitting a threat to someone's safety; nor would I withhold food as a form of punishment. Best of luck during the next few weeks while you and your dog are undergoing a vast change in your lifestyle. Can hardly wait till you get here!