Tips & Advice for First Time Senior Dog Parents
How do you feel when you see rain in the forecast, and you have a dog afraid of rain? Do you start panicking because you know the anxiety he will experience? Dogs typically cry when it rains because they have a noise phobia. That means they experience excessive fear, stress and anxiety when they hear … Read more
Is there anything more annoying than a dog that is constantly barking? I don’t know about you, but I’m hard pressed to find it. The thing is, your dog is barking for a reason. He’s trying to tell you something, but if you don’t know what he’s trying to say, how can you help? The … Read more
You walk into the house and, like radar, you zoom in on the big pee stain on your carpet. Believe me when I tell you, I’ve been there more times than I can count. If they would at least pee on your bare floors, it would be easier to clean right! How about waking up … Read more
What do you do when your dog hates the vet, but a health condition makes frequent appointments necessary? To help reduce anxiety drive to the vet, park far enough away so your dog doesn’t react, give her treats and drive home. Try that a few times. If that went well, next step is walk her … Read more
There’s a difference between a puppy nipping because he hasn’t learned bite control yet, a dog aggressively going after someone and biting them, and an old dog that bites due to stress, anxiety, pain or vision loss. If your senior dog suddenly starts biting, I highly recommend you schedule a vet visit as soon as … Read more
What could be more heart breaking than watching a dog cry and panic when left alone? Running from room to room, frantically looking for his people and not finding them. There are varying degrees of this behavior known as separation anxiety, ranging from mild discomfort to literally ripping the house apart. If your dog suffers … Read more