Puppy Tips
Caring for Your Aging Dog
There comes a time in every dog parent’s life when their energetic puppy begins to slow down. The once playful zoomies become gentle strolls, and naps grow longer and more frequent. Aging is a natural—and beautiful—part of a dog’s life, and with a little extra care, your senior pup can thrive well into their golden years.
As your dog ages, you may need to adjust their diet. Just as puppies need puppy food filled with extra fibers and nutrition, your aging dog may need a different diet. For example, if their joints begin to stiffen, you may want to see what type of foods or supplements your vet would recommend to boost your dog’s joint health.
Dental exams are very important for your pup, especially in the later adult years. Oral health can impact your dog’s heart, liver, and kidneys, so it is very important that those teeth stay clean!
Mental Stimulation games are a wonderful activity for you and your dog to do together. Puzzles, hiding treats, practicing commands, and positive reinforcement will encourage and boost your dog’s mental stimulation and happiness!
About CVL
Colonial Village Labradoodles is Indiana’s premier labradoodle breeder. We raise multi-generational Australian Labradoodle and Australian Bernedoodle puppies with a purpose. Our dogs are bred for their therapy-oriented temperaments and allergy-friendly coats.
What is a multi-generational Australian Labradoodle?
Multi-generational Australian Labradoodles are a cross between many different parent breeds. The breed originated in Australia in the 1980s with the intent of creating an allergy-friendly service dog for the blind. Australian Labradoodles are a combination of a Poodle, Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, and Irish Water dogs. These breeds were hand-selected for specific breed qualities to create the ideal service dog for those with allergies. Since then, the breed has continued on and spread across the world. Australian Labradoodles are now considered their own breed with its own breed clubs (ALAA and WALA).