Behavior & Training

Mixing puppies and older dogs can be like creating the perfect PB&J… or it can be more like trying to blend oil and water! If you’re planning on introducing a new puppy, or another adult […]

When it comes to treating arthritis in senior dogs, giving anti-inflammatory drugs and pain-killers are often the first things that come to mind. But arthritis relief for dogs comes in many different forms, and there […]

If your older dog is barking a lot more than he used to, for no apparent reason or at odd times (like in the middle of the night!) or if the sound of his bark […]

Wondering ‘Exactly how old IS my dog?’ isn’t unusual for the owners of canine seniors. As this site is all about caring for older dogs, I thought it would be a good idea to add […]

Exercising older dogs is an important part of their daily care, but it can be difficult to know how much is enough – or too much As dog’s age they naturally become less active and […]

Crate training an older dog follows the same general ‘rules’ as it does with puppies – and thanks to Fido’s natural den instincts it comes naturally to most dogs. There’s also the added benefit that […]

Training older dogs is more time-consuming, and often more challenging, than training a puppy – but it’s definitely do-able! The old adage that says ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is most definitely […]

Old dog anxiety can come on slowly over time or appear seemingly out of nowhere. Even if Fido has always been a confident, happy dog, when he reaches his senior years, it won’t be unusual […]