[header] How to know if a senior dog is right for your family [title] Realize that most senior dogs are trained. [step] Puppies are adorable creatures that are easy to love, but housebreaking a puppy can be a frustrating and tedious process. A prime benefit of bringing a senior dog into your home is that, in most instances, the housebreaking has been done for you. 
However, you should still be prepared to spend at least some time training your senior dog if you decide to get one. [substeps] Senior dogs are typically already potty trained.