We all know that enrichment is important for dogs. Games, puzzles, scent work -- they keep the brain active, give structure to the day, and create that wonderful, satisfied feeling in your dog. This is especially important for senior dogs. It helps keep their minds...

Sometimes you know it suddenly and with certainty: we want another dog. Or maybe the feeling is more subtle, slowly creeping in. You notice that your older dog is getting less active and sleeping more, and you're afraid that the end is getting closer. And you know:...

As soon as spring arrives, you suddenly see it everywhere: dogs rooting around fields with their noses and selecting grass blades with careful precision. Not just casual nibbling in passing, but really searching for the right bit of green. And perhaps you've wondered...

link embedded EN Behavioral changes in senior dogs: recognition, explanation, and tips It often seems to happen suddenly. Your older dog no longer wants to walk the usual route. Or he keeps standing when you ask him to sit. Maybe he responds more slowly to your voice,...

Should your Senior Dog be eating 'Senior' food? When our dogs reach "senior" status, we're often advised to switch to special senior dog food. At first glance, this seems perfectly logical: older dog, senior food. But is this actually the best advice for every older...

In this podcast I would like to talk about a problem that nobody really likes to discuss: dogs carrying extra pounds. Many people don't realize that a few extra kilos on their dog can cause more damage than they think. Obesity in older dogs isn't just a matter of a...

A common misconception I often come across is that senior dogs always slow down and become less active as they age. And that can be true. But very often, when a dog becomes noticeably less active, something else is going on. In this episode, I’m going to talk about...