Can an old dog learn new tricks?

[brentspeak]

I saw a topic header elsewhere on DU using this old phrase, but it had to do with politics. But literally -- can an old dog learn new tricks?

[Robb]

1. Yes.

A dog of any age can always learn something new. Unlike people, who learn nothing of significance after age 7.

[qnr]

3. Well, the question related to tricks. I learned loads of new

tricks that weren't particularly significant after age 7. Building computers, piloting 44 foot motor lifeboats through Atlantic Northeasters, things like that. I do consider those more "tricks" than anything, BTW, I'm not just being facetious.

[qnr]

2. Yes

Absolutely. I've had the old dogs to prove it.

[Floogeldy]

4. Maybe

B-)

[CornField]

5. Of course, but only if the dog wants to.