Your dog may have old dog dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome if your Weimaraner is over 8 years old. But, before you jump to conclusions, make sure you have ruled out sensory losses like deafness or blindness. It is true that older dogs can develop an Alzheimers-like condition which is a form of dog senility. […]
anxiety in dogs
Separation Anxiety in Older Dogs
Separation anxiety in older dogs is not the same as the separation anxiety we see in younger dogs. While they may look similar, the reasons for separation anxiety in senior dogs are quite different. Even if you have a well-adjusted dog that has been perfectly comfortable with your schedule of leaving routinely, he may become apprehensive […]
Stop Dog Separation Anxiety
To stop canine separation anxiety, you need to understand why your dog is so insecure. While it may be flattering to you at first, it quickly turns into a major dog behavioral problem, if not addressed. Separation anxiety can develop at any time, but it most often starts when a dog is still a puppy. In […]
Canine Addison’s Disease
Canine Addison’s disease is also called hypoadrenocorticism. It is a disease that usually affects female dogs that are young to middle-aged. The average age of a dog with Addison’s is 4 years old when she is diagnosed, but old dogs can’t be ruled out. Not only do dogs get Addison’s, but horses, cats and people can also acquire […]
Submissive Urination in Weimaraners
Submissive urination or submissive peeing in your Weimaraner is not a potty training issue. Both male and female Weimaraners urinate submissively and some dogs even have a genetic tendency to do so. What about age? Will your dog outgrow this problem? We see submissive urination in both puppies and older dogs, as well. Puppies do […]
Canine Behavior Problems
Canine behavior issues were the last thing on your mind when you got your new puppy or dog. But, the reality is that some dogs do develop behavior problems that need to be addressed. Dog behavior problems are sometimes caused by faulty training by an inexperienced dog owner or occasionally, they are caused by a […]
