‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ means that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to change the way a person does something when they have been doing it the same way for many years.
In other words, you can’t change someone’s long-established ways, especially as people grow older. The expression can relate to a person’s habits, traits or mindset.
The "old" might not be exactly old (age), but stubbornness.
So reserve a puppy mentality at all times one will be young 4ever.
‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ means that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to change the way a person does something when they have been doing it the same way for many years.
In other words, you can’t change someone’s long-established ways, especially as people grow older. The expression can relate to a person’s habits, traits or mindset.
The "old" might not be exactly old (age), but stubbornness.
So reserve a puppy mentality at all times one will be young 4ever.
It's only a pity when age fails to beget wisdom and courage.