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I'm Chandra and the adorable Chocolate Lab pictured above is Daley, who was the sunshine of my life from 1996-2009.
Caring for Daley in his elderly years inspired me to start Daley's Dog Years. Here you'll find more than 700 posts related to health, wellness, and senior dog lifestyle.
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Welcome To Daley’s Dog Years!
I’m Chandra and the adorable Chocolate Lab pictured above, and with me at right, is Daley, who was the sunshine of my life from 1996-2009. Caring for Daley in his elderly years inspired me to start Daley’s Dog Years and … Continue reading
Gift Pick: Do-It-Yourself Stocking (Re)Stuffers!
Reason #2012 why dogs are awesome: They don’t care how much money you spend on them. For an adorable example, check out online magazine Dogtipper’s photos here of their dog Irie’s love affair with her thrift-store-bought “babies”—just $1 each! Reason #2013 why … Continue reading
From The Special Events Desk: Dia de los Muertos!
Thursday, November 1, begins Dia de los Muertos, meaning Day of the Dead, an annual Mexican tradition of celebrating departed loved ones during the first two days of November. Families and friends create ofrendas, or altars, and decorate them with … Continue reading
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Pumpkin Can Be A Plus For Your Senior Dog’s Diet
This time of year, pumpkins are really in the swing of things. We carve them for Halloween and next month, we’ll be gobbling them up in pies. While there’s a long list of people food that your dog shouldn’t indulge … Continue reading
Fun Finds: Game, Set, Muffin Tin Match!
After reading columnist Liz Palika‘s article “Archer wins the muffin tin game!” I recruited Mason and Uncle Walter to play. Ingredients: 1 muffin pan, 12 tennis balls and 12 treats. Walter has allergies so for treats, I used his kibble. Walter loves his … Continue reading
Tips for the two-leggers: Try a tennis ball foot massage!
Yesterday, I posted about the “muffin tin game,” an easy and fun activity for your senior dog using a muffin pan, 12 tennis ball and 12 treats. Well, once your dog is tuckered out, borrow one of those tennis balls … Continue reading
“Muffin Tin Game” a fun mix of work and reward for senior dogs
Author and columnist Liz Palika has shared a great game that she plays with her four Australian Shepherds. The “muffin tin game” is an easy, fun and low-to-no-cost way to get your senior dog involved in an problem-solving activity. (Also known … Continue reading
