| By the time your dog has reached adulthood, he | | | | completely true, if you help your dog maintain an |
| should already have been well domesticated and | | | | active lifestyle which can also give him opportunities |
| should be able to enjoy a harmonious relationship with | | | | to learn new things daily. |
| you. Your dog's adult years should also be a more | | | | A few short adult dog training sessions on agility for |
| relaxed time for you, knowing that your dog has | | | | example, will help your dog stay fit throughout his |
| been house trained and no longer needs to be | | | | adult life. The training sessions will also provide your |
| disciplined nor to be kept on a leash to stop his | | | | dog a good deal of physical and mental exercises to |
| aggression. | | | | prevent him from getting bored. We know that most |
| At this stage, he would also enjoy the extra | | | | of bad dog behavior easily resurfaces when a dog is |
| freedom you can now grant him to do some "jobs". | | | | not given enough mental stimulation or physical |
| He would by now mastered his skills to listen and | | | | exercise. |
| understand your expectations, which will make him | | | | It is then essential to create a stimulating |
| more confident. | | | | environment for your adult dog which will keep him |
| Although much of the training he had when he was | | | | occupied and prevent him from getting bored. |
| still a puppy are paying off now that he is more | | | | Boredom is one of the biggest frustrations of |
| matured, it does not necessarily follow that all his | | | | domesticated dogs who are usually left on their own |
| training should completely stop. It is highly | | | | during the day. This results to developing negative |
| recommended by most trainers that adult dog | | | | behaviors such as excessive barking or chewing on |
| training sessions be given to more matured dogs in | | | | your couch or your child's shoes. |
| order to reinforce their early lessons on obedience | | | | Your adult dog will still need a balanced amount of |
| and discipline. | | | | physical and mental exercise as part of his daily life. |
| A weekly visit to a dog trainer can provide your dog | | | | Activities that stimulate him mentally and demand |
| that opportunity to refresh his skills and at the same | | | | some physical stamina from him will keep him busy, |
| time strengthen his bond with you as you and your | | | | healthy and happy. The overall quality of his life will |
| dog go through the training activities. The old saying, | | | | improve, which will actually even add more years to |
| "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," is not | | | | his life. |