Category Senior Dogs

Your senior dog might not chase a ball for an hour anymore, but that doesn’t mean they’ve lost their curiosity about the world. In fact, some of the things older dogs enjoy most have very little to do with running,…

There comes a point with some older dogs when mealtime isn’t quite as simple as it used to be. A dog who once appeared in the kitchen the second a food bag rustled may suddenly sniff breakfast, look at you…

There comes a point when you look at your dog and realize something has changed. Maybe there’s a little more gray around the face. Maybe getting up from a nap takes an extra few seconds. Maybe the dog who once…

When dogs are young, comfort doesn’t always seem very high on their list of priorities. They’ll sleep on the floor even though there’s a perfectly good bed three feet away. They’ll race across slippery floors, leap onto furniture, and somehow…

Your dog may not race to the door quite as quickly anymore. Maybe getting onto the couch takes a little more effort. Walks are shorter. Naps are longer. And that dog who once seemed capable of running all afternoon now…

Finding the right dog during your senior years isn’t necessarily about finding the smallest or cutest dog you can bring home. It’s about finding a companion who fits comfortably into your everyday life. For many older adults, that means looking…

There is something special about watching a dog grow older beside you. One day, you realize the puppy who once raced through the house has a little gray around the muzzle. The dog who used to be ready for anything…