My dog is about ten years old and I cannot have him around other dogs at all! Is there a way to get him socialized or is it too late?

At 10 years old a gog is feeling its age. One reason for your dog not being able to be around other dogs may be that it is actually afraid the other dogs might hurt it and its only protecting itself. My dog used to be very social with other dogs but that diminished as the dog aged and it health got worse.

Even thought the dog may still mean fit things like arthritis and joint deteroriation kicks in and they get very uncomfortable. Support the dogs decision to keepto itself it probably has a reason for it at this age that is old for a dog. I hope this helps you undertand your dog.

Although they say that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," that isn't always true. There's no harm in at least trying to socialize your Dogs|dog, regardless of the fact that he's ten years old. Although it may be somewhat easier to train puppies, as you're creating new habits rather than trying to break bad habits that have already been formed.

I read an article posted at The Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) that addressed the issue of socialization (see link below - the information you want on socializing adult dogs is near the end). The article writer pointed out a common mistake that many owners of dogs who show aggressive behavior make - tightening their hold on the leash and reining their dogs in when they come across another dog. Apparently, your dog will sense the tension that you feel and show when tightening the leash and gets tense as well.

The dog begins to associate this tension with being near other dogs and wants to prevent both you and itself from becoming tense, so may start to get even more aggressive when other dogs come close. It is important, then, to try and avoid negative reinforcement and, instead remain calm and use reward training when trying to socialize your dog. If you have a friend with a dog that is relatively calm, perhaps you can try to socialize the two dogs in an environment where your dog will feel safe, but not threatened - not in your home, but perhaps near your home or in a park that your dog is familiar with.

Remember that your dog can sense the way you are feeling by the way you hold his/her leash, the tone of your voice and your body language. Let your dog know that you are not apprehensive by remaining calm. Check out the link below for some more tips and good luck!

In this case the old saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is not true. Socializing and older dog can be done in much the same way as you would a puppy. The main exception will be the level of patience you need.

Like humans, dogs become set in there ways, so you might end up with a lot of set backs. Basic steps. Desensitize your dog by slowly introducing him to other dogs you are comfortable around.

Keep you dog leased during the initial encounters and keep some distance between your dog and the other dog. Let him watch other dogs from a distance. Don't force it, but slowly you should be able to move the two dogs closer together.

You need to have confidence or he will pick up on it and think something is wrong. Give plenty of positive praise and treats. Everyone likes to be told they are doing a good job.

If you're dog will tolerate it, enrolling in a training class will get him around the same dogs for a few weeks, that may help him become more at ease also.

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