Housetrained- Older dogs are house-trained. You wont have to go through the difficult stage(s) of teaching a puppy house manners, and mopping or cleaning up after accidents.

Won't chew inappropriate items- Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.

Focus to learn- Older dogs can focus well because they've mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.

Know what "no" means- Older dogs have learned what "no" means. If they haven't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be "older" dogs.

Settle in with the "pack"- Older dogs settle in easily, because they've learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of the pack.

Good at giving love- Older dogs are settle in easily, once they get into their new, loving home. They are grateful for the second chance they've been given.

WYSIWYG- What You See Is What You Get- Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from what they seemed at first.

Instant companions- Older dogs are instant companions, ready for hiking , car trips, and other things you like to do.

Time for yourself- Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.

A good night's sleep- Older dogs let you get a good night's sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't generally need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.