Maybe you are planning to adopt an older dog – or your current canine companion has reached their golden years. And you are asking yourself which behaviours are normal for senior canines. Just like humans, dogs can change a lot over the course of their lives. Sometimes, the behaviour of an older pet can be puzzling to their human family. In this article, we will speak about certain traits and characteristics that are typical for older dogs.
Understanding Older Dog Behavior

WHICH BEHAVIOURS ARE NORMAL FOR OLDER DOGS?
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF SENIOR DOGS
So, when do a dog’s golden years begin? This largely depends on their breed and size: Very small dogs are considered seniors once they reach 9 - 11 years of age. Medium-sized canines age a couple of years sooner. Large dogs become seniors around the 8 year mark. And giant-breed dogs reach that point at around 6 years of age.
WHAT DO SENIOR DOGS NEED TO BE HAPPY?
SHOULD YOU ADOPT AN OLDER RESCUE DOG?
PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT LIKE
BONDING WITH YOUR SENIOR RESCUE DOG
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SENIOR RESCUE DOG?
Set Up A Crate
Get A Comfortable Dog Harness
For taking your senior dog out in public, we recommend a high-quality harness. With its soft, padded interior, our padded Ragnar Harness, for example, is very comfortable to wear. Available in different sizes, the expert-approved harness keeps your older dog secured at all times. And whenever you need them to stay close to you, simply grab the dual traffic handles. You can trust that your senior dog will be completely safe in any situation, and in any environment.
CONCLUSION
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