As dogs age, they disposition can change. Some may desire to be near you 24/7. They may all of the sudden begin to follow you around more, beg for extra tummy rubs, lean against you, lounge next to you on the couch longer, and just be over all clingier than normal. When time is limited with your beloved dog, this can be a much appreciated time.
However, other dogs in their later time of life can become more solitary, spend more time napping, or just gazing out a window. Instead of greeting you when you enter a room, your dog may exit left seeking its alone comfort spot. This can sadden a dog owner during this time.
Any change of behavior out of the norm for your dog warrants a visit to the vet to rule out any physical reason behind the change. However, both of the scenarios explained previously are pretty common for a senior dog. If your senior dog begins to require more attention, give him or her the extra love they are craving and should he/she prefer more alone time, don’t take it personal. You can encourage interaction with your dog, just don’t force it and give them the space they need.
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My dog is nearing 15 years old. There are times when he sits right at my feet or will nudge my hand to get me to pet him. He's been a good and faithful dog and I know he's running out of time. If I can make him more content with some extra attention, you better believe I'll do it.
ReplyDeleteMy dog is older and is not as active as she once was. She still enjoys our walks but play time is considerably less and more sedate than it used to be. She's really content to just be near me most of the time. I'm no spring chicken either so it works for me too.
ReplyDeleteMy baby is getting so old. I'm so happy she is still here with us. I've told my daughters to let her have her own time so she can rest. They want her to continue to play like she used to--but I explained to them she's aging.
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