Just like humans, your dog’s brain must be challenged in order to stay strong and healthy. Learning new tricks can be a fun way for your dog to feel like he or she is still agile. Senior dogs may have a harder time learning new things depending on their aging process. Like humans, ...
Keeping your dog active is just as important as a nutritional diet. The most obvious, and easy activity to get your dog active is walking. Regular walks don’t just exercise your dog’s body, they provide crucial mental stimulation and improve muscle tone, increases metabolism and helps to ...
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? How older adults perceive embodied agentsMariet TheuneR. ten HamA. HeuvelmanNinth Annual SIGCHI.NL Conference
Usingpotty padsin the locations where your dog has accidents can keep things clean and lead to less work and embarrassment. If mobility is the issue and walking a long distance to go outdoors (such as living in a high-rise apartment) predisposes accidents, you can re-train your dog to use...
As dogs age they become less active and will require fewer calories than a more active younger dog. This doesn't mean that you automatically need to switch to a senior diet but you do need to keep an eye on his weight and switch to a high fiber or reduced-calorie diet if necessary....
Now that you know what things you can recycle, find a place to keep (B) them. Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they're thrown away. Try to grow something yourself. Almost everyone likes traveling. But next time ...
Thankfully, there are many easy dog tricks for older dogs. In fact, teaching an old dog new tricks doesn’t have to be difficult and can be a rewarding experience for both of you. However, you will want to keep in mind that your buddy is getting older and might have some health ...
There’s a common misconception that a dog’s fur is enough to keep them warm during the night, including really cold winter nights! Having this assumption can unintentionally expose many dog breeds to the hazards of dropping temperatures, including joint pain, arthritis, frostbite, and hypothermia...
Tips for Giving Your Old Dog New Life: Creating an Active, Healthy and Happy Dog’s Life It’s a quick read and a short book, but has some tips on how to do rehab exercises at home, what supplements to consider, and how to work with your veterinarian to help your pet live longer!
Age:Some dogs lose bladder control as they age. Even if your dog doesn’t seem very old, it’s possible that this is one of the first signs that they’re getting older. You may need to keep a careful eye on your dog to determine the underlying cause of your dog’s behavior. A ve...