Have you ever heard anyone say that? It's definitely something we don't agree with.
Our dogs love to be active and work with us - even the older pooch. Of course, the dog may not be as fast on the leash as he once was, but he will definitely appreciate learning new tricks.
Older dogs can easily become passive if owners don't keep them active. So if we make a greater effort to keep our dogs active, we can improve their quality of life as seniors.
3 ways you can activate your older dog in your daily life:
1. Teach the dog new tricks
There's a good chance that your older dog has already mastered everyday obedience. Or your dog has already figured out that older dogs make their own rules😉
But you can still have fun with your older dog by teaching him new tricks. It doesn't have to take more than a few minutes to start learning a new trick.
In addition, trick training can also be used as strength training for the older dog and to improve balance and agility. We of course recommend that you train this throughout the dog's life.
Ideas for what you can train:
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Bow/No
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Crawl
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Twist
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Balancing on things
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The tub exercise/elephant exercise
2. Use the muzzle
Fetching games are an easy way to stimulate your older dog. You can do it very simply by hiding treats around - outdoors and indoors, or you can teach your dog to search short trails or nosework.
Read how to get started with nosework HERE
The dog uses 30% of its brain capacity on its snout. Therefore, you can get even more inspiration for using its nose HERE .
3. Exercise is still important
The need to walk several kilometers may no longer be there, but that doesn't mean that the older dog doesn't need exercise. A good alternative to longer walks is swimming. It doesn't put as much strain on the dog and strengthens the dog's muscles and joints. In addition, a leisurely walk would also be ideal.
Swimming can have several health benefits for your dog.
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Dogs with arthritis or joint problems therefore benefit greatly from dog swimming because they get to move their joints without putting strain on them. This way, muscles and joints are maintained.
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The dog activates muscles it doesn't normally use.
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Dog swimming strengthens the dog's back.
Read how to get started HERE .
Thanks for reading! Have a good workout!
“You can't teach old dogs new tricks”
Have you ever heard anyone say that? It's definitely something we don't agree with.
Our dogs love to be active and work with us - even the older pooch. Of course, the dog may not be as fast on the leash as he once was, but he will definitely appreciate learning new tricks.
Older dogs can easily become passive if owners don't keep them active. So if we make a greater effort to keep our dogs active, we can improve their quality of life as seniors.
3 ways you can activate your older dog in your daily life:
1. Teach the dog new tricks
There's a good chance that your older dog has already mastered everyday obedience. Or your dog has already figured out that older dogs make their own rules😉
But you can still have fun with your older dog by teaching him new tricks. It doesn't have to take more than a few minutes to start learning a new trick.
In addition, trick training can also be used as strength training for the older dog and to improve balance and agility. We of course recommend that you train this throughout the dog's life.
Ideas for what you can train:
2. Use the muzzle
Fetching games are an easy way to stimulate your older dog. You can do it very simply by hiding treats around - outdoors and indoors, or you can teach your dog to search short trails or nosework.
Read how to get started with nosework HERE
The dog uses 30% of its brain capacity on its snout. Therefore, you can get even more inspiration for using its nose HERE .
3. Exercise is still important
The need to walk several kilometers may no longer be there, but that doesn't mean that the older dog doesn't need exercise. A good alternative to longer walks is swimming. It doesn't put as much strain on the dog and strengthens the dog's muscles and joints. In addition, a leisurely walk would also be ideal.
Swimming can have several health benefits for your dog.
Read how to get started HERE .
Thanks for reading! Have a good workout!