Seasonal Activities for Senior Dogs: Fun in Every Weather
Just because your dog has slowed down does not mean the fun has to stop. Senior dogs still crave stimulation,...
Life Together
The routines, rituals, and real stories of dog parenthood.
The Bedtime Routine That Helps My Anxious Senior Dog Sleep Through the Night
When my foster dog Walter first came to me, he paced every night. Around and around the house, from room...
Creating a Senior-Friendly Home: Room-by-Room Modifications That Help
In my integrative canine health practice, one of the most common conversations I have with senior dog parents is about...
Work from Home with a Senior Dog: The Best Setup for Both of You
One of the unexpected silver linings of working from home has been the time it gives me with Bowie. Before...
How to Travel with a Senior Dog: Comfort Tips from 10 Road Trips
When Bowie was three, road trips were easy. Throw his leash and a bag of kibble in the car and...
The Weekend Ritual My Dog and I Never Skip
Saturdays belong to Bowie. That has been the rule in our house since he turned seven, and I have not...
A Day in the Life of a 13-Year-Old Dog (and Her Very Devoted Human)
Her name is Pepper, and she is thirteen years old, mostly deaf, slightly arthritic, and absolutely the boss of this...
How I Organize My Dog's Daily Supplements (Without Losing My Mind)
At one point, my foster dog Juniper was on six different supplements. Six. There were capsules for joints, a liquid...
The 7am Routine That Keeps My Senior Dog Happy and Moving
Every morning at 7am, before I check my phone, before I pour my coffee, I sit on the floor next...