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Senior dogs rock!
They really do. They’re more chill than their younger counterparts, and they know exactly what they like and don’t like (read: lovingly set in their ways).
At 16, Benjamin was loving life. He thrived on two walks a day and combo of Wellness Raw Rev mixed with Nutrish…plus an ongoing experimental batch of vitamins and supplements (for another day!).
Traveling with Ben was a breeze, especially with these senior dog hacks that helped him rock the road:
After a long day of hiking and swimming, it’s great to be up off of the dirt and gravel when napping back at camp.
Ben’s version is washable and breathable- plus stackable with his brother’s in the overhead area.
This pack starts out carrying our water bottle, dog treats and phones for a long hike, but sometimes ended up carrying a cockapoo!
We learned on a 6-miler through beautiful Cook’s Forest that Ben might be starting to need a lift on longer hikes. This K9 Sport Sack fit the bill.
Ben always pretended he couldn’t hear us- but then one day, he pretty much couldn’t! He also couldn’t see as well as he used to, so if we left him on his own to wander around, who knows where he’d end up!
The tie out cable has been fantastic around camp. You can make an overhead line, attach it to the leg of a picnic table, or use the stake-in-the-ground method.
Glacier Peaks Holistics' Inflapotion
I can’t resist! Here’s ONE vitamin/ supplement we discovered that really upped Ben’s game with NO side effects.
He took it once a day (usually with peanut butter), and it made him look more comfortable moving. He looked less stiff & hobbly and seemed more flexible with better range of motion.
Are you traveling with a senior dog?
Tell us how you’re making their journey more comfortable in the comments below!
