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August 31, 2018

Rainy Day Activities for your Senior Dog

The joy of being a dog has no age limit. Whether they are 4 or 10 years old - they love to play, it's just up to us to decide what type of play is best suited for their individual needs.

This summer we have had our fair share of rainy days and although Miley, our 10 yr old senior Golden loves to be out in the rain, we've had to come up with some fun ways to keep her happy indoors. Today I thought I would share how we keep her active and engaged both physically and mentally on those rainy days.
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Muffin Tin Game
Take a muffin tin and hide some treats under a few tennis balls and let the fun begin! When I first did this, I thought for sure Miley would just take a ball and run but she actually enjoyed sniffing out the treats and left the balls alone. 

Tug-of-War
A game of tug of war will depend on your dogs physical and activity level. Miley acts like a puppy when she sees a tug toy so she is all in with this old school game.
Dog Puzzles
We were introduced to dog puzzles a few years ago, they are a great interactive tool for any dog of any age. Just hide some treats in the puzzle and watch your pup entertain themselves. This is one of Miley's favorites!
Meal Time Fun
We like to keep meal time for Miley fun as well. For the past few months we have been feeding her Chicken Soup for the Soul grain-free dog food and she LOVES it! She has never been the kind of dog that wakes you up in the morning and can't wait to eat, but she enjoys this food and is doing so well on it. Her skin, fur and ears have never looked better since we eliminated grain from her diet.
Changing up mealtime with a slow feeder is a great way to encourage enrichment for your senior dog. What is usually a routine part of their day can be turned into a fun brainteaser that will slow down mealtime and satisfy your dog's hunting ability in a new and fun way!
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10 comments:

  1. we love it to play together... tug of war is our favorite game... but the mama is not strong enough for more than two rounds ;O)

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  2. Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pea Recipe for us, please.

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  3. Rex would love the Lamb, Pea, & Green Lentil flavor

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  4. I think my dogs would like the Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pea Recipe.

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  5. My dogs would love the Small Bites with chicken and turkey.

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  6. My dogs would love any flavor. But I think they especially would like the salmon and sweet potato.

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  7. She is just so sweet! One of my collies will be turning 12 on Saturday, so I'll definitely try these with her! Thanks!

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  8. I read your Facebook post, our Abby is having some senior problems too. We did bloodwork and X-rays today as well. I hope your girl feels better soon. These seniors are so special.

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    1. Awww, poor Abby. It's hard to see them age, prayers to Abby! Keep me posted! :)

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