Why is my senior dog barking all the time
Senior Dogs 🐶 Habitual Behavior Problems
0:00 / 0:00
Timecodes:
canine aging is a natural process during
which dogs undergo morphological and
physiological changes which can also
affect their behavior this is often
evident when they engage in behavior or
activities which they used to do without
problem and now have some difficulty in
completing
we can all expect changes in behavior
and appearance as we age dogs are no
exception it is a gradual process which
doesn't create noticeable changes day to
day however once a dog is over eight
years of age we consider them to be in
their senior stage this does vary
according to the size and breed of the
dog all the dogs have a more fragile
state of health and well-being as their
immune system grows weaker over time
older dogs can develop many diseases and
many of them can negatively impact their
senses and behavior the dog may become
more aggressive nervous fearful or
anxious especially as they feel more
vulnerable and experience more pain
trips the veterinarian for assessment
and advice on prevention are essential
additionally elderly dogs often suffer
the loss of acuity in their senses as
well as the progressive deterioration of
brain function this often leads to the
symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction
which is somewhat comparable to
Alzheimer's disease in humans when a dog
no longer manages to be able to
adequately perceive the stimuli in their
environment they begin to develop
certain inappropriate behaviors such as
excessive barking for this reason fears
and phobias are relatively common and
can be reflected in stereotypic these
are obsessive compulsive behaviors which
signal distress in older dogs it is also
important to know that elderly dogs
experience significant reduction in
metabolism this means they will not have
as much energy as before and will
require more sleep to be fully rested
this does not mean they do not need
exercise nor that they can't spend
energy and have fun if an older dog
lives a sedentary life it can present
symptoms of boredom and stress this can
favour the development of inappropriate
behavior and damage their overall health
our canine friends also need a lot of
company and affection to deal with this
new stage of their life an older dog
which spends too much time on their own
and does not receive the necessary
amount of attention can suffer from
sadness and anxiety as a result other
behavioral problems can appear such as
excessive vocalizations
destructiveness urination and
aggressiveness among others
by identifying any changes in your
elderly dog's behavior the first thing
to do is consult a veterinarian these
changes could manifest themselves in
aggressiveness destructive behaviors or
the obsessive repetition of certain
actions in the clinic the professional
can verify the health status of the
canine and perform any necessary tests
to determine if they have any health
problems which may be contributing to
their behavioral changes having ruled
out any organic cause it is also
advisable to go to a canine ethologist
or behavioral specialists they will help
correct or manage inappropriate behavior
as well as give specific advice
according to the breed and individual
needs of your dog although we can't
prevent our dogs from aging or
intervening the genetic inheritance they
receive we can offer them suitable
preventative medicine throughout their
lives this will allow us to strengthen
their immune system prevent many common
diseases and preserve optimal conditions
for their body we must also understand
that older dogs require specific cares
their bodies will have different needs -
puppies or other adult dogs caring for a
senior dog demands time dedication
willpower and above all a lot of love
and affection you need to remember that
they have a need for almost constant
affection you will need to ensure you
have enough time reserved in your day to
share quality moments with your dog this
strengthens the bond you have with them
and improves your dog's self-confidence
this reduces the anxiety which can
accompany the aging of your dog and your
best friend now I need you more than
ever so don't ignore or abandon them do
you also have an older dog what
activities do you like to do most with
them have you noticed any significant
changes you can share with us in the
comments if you enjoyed the video give
us a like and subscribe to our channel
for more useful and positive content
we'll see you next time
[Music]
