10. House Trained
Older dogs are potty trained! You don't have to follow them around the house teaching them not to pee on your good carpet.
9. Teething
Older dogs do not need to "teeth" on your designer shoes.
8. Focus
Older dogs are mellow and can focus better than puppies.
7. No means No
Older dogs are much better with language. They know that no means no; not "maybe they don't mean it this time."
6. Settling In
Older dogs can settle in easier with your existing pack...they didn't get to be this old without learning how to get along with other dogs.
5. Grateful
Older dogs know you are giving them a second chance, they are grateful for their new life and will show it.
4. WYSIWYG
What You See Is What You Get. They won't get any bigger and won't suddenly change their personalities on you. They already have both.
3. Instant Family
Older dogs are ready to ride in a car, hike, bike, go for walks. They've been around the block (so to speak.) There's not much they haven't seen.
2. Time for Yourself
Older dogs don't demand attention like puppies do. You can actually sit down and read a book while they lounge at your feet.
1. Sleep
Older dogs will let you get a good nights sleep because they are already accustomed to human schedules and don't need nighttime feedings, comforting or potty breaks.