Senior Dog Comfort & Care

Enrichment means providing opportunities for your dog to stimulate their mind and engage in natural dog behaviors. Enrichment includes things like physical exercise and social interactions, but as a dog ages, going on long walks or playing with dog buddies can be tough on their body. The good news is that more mental enrichment can help balance out less physical exercise! It’s also useful to prevent behavioral issues from developing or becoming worse.

When you start adding enrichment to your senior dog’s routine, think about how you can “activate” their senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. If your dog has vision or hearing loss, that’s okay – enrichment for their other senses becomes even more important. Beyond this sensory enrichment, provide lots of puzzles and other brain games. Mental enrichment like this helps prevent boredom, reduces stress and anxiety, builds confidence, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.