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I help keep your aging dog healthy! Online course: Super Senior, "the Gold in the Gray".

06/10/2025

May be you missed it or just didn't find time to listen...

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 5: Help! My senior dog is getting stubborn!

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, or seems to have suddenly forgotten cues he’s known for years. And then you might think: “Is he just becoming a bit stubborn in his old age?”

That thought is very understandable, and also very familiar to many people with an aging dog. But the truth is: behind that ‘stubbornness’ usually lies something else. In this blog, we’ll look at the real reasons behind changing behavior in older dogs — and how you, as an owner, can best deal with it.

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/04/07/senior-dog-tales-episode-5-help-my-senior-dog-is-getting-stubborn/

04/10/2025

New ones are coming regularly according to our social media. Welcome!

A few facts for you:

💻 Interesting new blogs and podcasts appear regularly on the website. The theme: everything that can be important for your (older) dog.

📝 You can also find on the website the “healthy aging” checklist with 5 things every dog owner should know.

❓You can find all the information about “The gold in gray”; the online academy with all the information for inquisitive owners of gray snouts also on the website!

Because: the first signs that your dog is no longer the youngest can sometimes catch you off guard - suddenly you can't get around the gray around the muzzle, or you see that the eyes take on a somewhat bluish haze. Someone who says of your dog during a walk, “He sure is old, isn't he?” Then shock can strike you. You have a deep emotional bond with your dog, and you want to do everything you can to make sure you still have as much time together as possible, and that that time together is as wonderful as possible. But where should you start? You can go online, but there you'll find a plethora of often conflicting opinions and tips.

Check out our website here https://www.caringforyourcanine.com or via the link in bio!

02/10/2025

"Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail."

— Kinky Friedman

30/09/2025

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

If you want to make simple, impactful changes to your senior dog’s diet that will improve their health naturally, Bowl Boosters is your go-to guide. This e-book will give you:

👉 Detailed descriptions of each superfood: learn exactly why each of these 10 superfoods is a powerhouse for your dog’s health, from boosting immunity to supporting joint health and digestion.
👉 Easy, practical tips: no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients—just simple, everyday foods that are safe and easy to incorporate into your senior dog’s diet.
👉 Specifically for senior dogs: these superfoods are especially beneficial for aging dogs, helping to reduce inflammation, support mobility, and enhance their overall well-being.
👉 Backed by research and experience: as a passionate advocate for senior dog health, I’ve combined years of experience with scientific research to create a practical and reliable guide.

With Bowl Boosters, you’ll have a practical guide to boost your senior dog's health - naturally, safely, and effectively.

All info: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/ (or link in bio)

28/09/2025

Your senior deserves the best!

As our dogs get older, just like us humans, they need more care and attention to stay healthy and happy.

We have collected 5 things for you that help your dog.
You can find the download here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/senior-dog-checklist/link in bio.

26/09/2025

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 10: Senior Dog Enrichment vs. True Joy: Finding what your dog loves most

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 sharp, prevents boredom, and contributes to their wellbeing.

Listen the podcast here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/08/21/senior-dog-tales-episode-10-senior-dog-enrichment-vs-true-joy-finding-what-your-dog-loves-most/

24/09/2025

"Happiness is a warm puppy."

— Charles M. Schulz

22/09/2025

Car ramp for a young dog? But isn't that for older dogs?

Definitely not! You can't start teaching using a ramp early enough. It should be included in every puppy class. Why? There are two reasons.

First: people often only think about a car ramp once the dog starts having trouble jumping into the car. But from the dog's point of view, that's a problem. He already has trouble jumping, and then you put an obstacle he doesn't know in the way! You often see that the dog refuses to jump at all or tries to jump past the ramp, which usually doesn't go well because jumping into the car was already a problem.

So it is essential to get used to the ramp while there are no problems yet so that you have all the time you need to explain to the dog that the ramp is good news.

Second: injury prevention. In particular, jumping out of the car is quite hard on the forehand, especially if the landing is on hard ground, such as stone or asphalt. If the dog learns from an early age that he only gets out of the car via the ramp, you prevent a lot of strain on the shoulders and elbows. Repetitive microtrauma is often the first onset of osteoarthritis later in life.

My young male Finley often finds this very stupid; he thinks it's a waste of his time when we do fun things 🙄. Too bad for him; I'm thinking of his future even if he doesn't 😉.

15/09/2025

Kyna's story -- how a swimming session opened my eyes

I'd like to take you back a few years, when my previous dog, Kyna, was almost 13. She had always been an active dog, a cheerful lady who loved walking in the forest, playing, and -- perhaps most of all -- swimming.

The problem was that I didn't live very close to good swimming water. To go swimming, I had to drive quite a distance, while I had forests right near home. So the reality was that we went to the forest much more often than we went swimming.

When Kyna got older, her hindquarters started getting weaker. Some things didn't go as easily anymore, or not at all. Her cheerfulness decreased. She became quieter, but not in the relaxed way of a dog who's content -- more in the way of a dog who has less joy in life. Of course, I used everything I had available: my own treatments, supplements, and pain medication. This helped to some extent, but I saw her old sparkly way of being less and less often.

Want to know the whole story?
https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/08/21/activities-that-truly-make-your-senior-dog-happy-more-than-enrichment/

13/09/2025

Getting wet...

As I write this, the rain is predicted after a long period of sunny weather - spring in the Netherlands. (Although, quite frankly, I prefer this to temperatures above 30 degrees 😉 )

I have two labradors who love water. But there is a difference between the water you jump into and the water that comes from above. Water from above is a lot less fun....

For older dogs, getting wet from rain is often more of a problem than for younger dogs. This can be explained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine by a decrease in the amount of Qi available. There is then less Qi to keep the body at temperature, and wet cold penetrates deeper more quickly than in younger dogs. Wearing a raincoat is often an excellent option for a somewhat older dog and not an excessive luxury. Smaller dogs get cold faster than larger dogs, so for them, it is even more likely to be an issue.

I have a tip for you: once you towel your dog off at home, warm the towel first. Did you know you can heat a towel in a microwave? Often one minute at about 600 watts is enough. Just be careful that the towel doesn't touch the walls of your microwave, or burn holes can occur. If you don't have a microwave and the heater isn't on, you can wrap the towel around a warm hot water bottle before you leave home. Then you'll have a nice warm towel when you get home. First, towel the worst of the wet off with a regular dry towel, then after-dry with the warmed-up towel.

You counteract wet cold with dry heat, and the dogs are much faster dry this way than with an ordinary dry towel. My dogs love it, even my youngest of now three years.

11/09/2025

Do you want to:

1️⃣ Boost your dog’s immune system and vitality with nutrient-packed superfoods?
2️⃣ Support joint health and reduce inflammation for a healthier dog?
3️⃣ Enhance digestion and improve coat health with natural, safe ingredients?

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/

09/09/2025

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