Welcome to DDY!
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.
While the blog is now reserved for occasional updates and special events, join DDY on Facebook for daily shares about the awesomeness of senior dogs as well as tons of tips, tales, and tools for senior dogs and their people!Join Our Social Circle!
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{ Hi Lisa, Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your husband and Maggie have a wonderful time in Klamath and I'd love to hear... } – May 14, 8:42 AM
{ Thanks for the great review and recommendation. My husband and I along with our miniature daschund, Maggie are headed to Klamath next month for vacation.... } – Apr 22, 7:25 PM
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I'm a member of The Grey Muzzle Organization's Board of Directors and handle marketing, media, and public relations for the national nonprofit organization. Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided more than $250,000 in grants to senior dog programs and supported 38 nonprofit organizations in 20 states. Contact me at Grey Muzzle HERE.Get In Touch
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Category Archives: DIY Projects
TIPS FOR THE TWO-LEGGERS: 10 DIY DOG TOY IDEAS
Years ago, a friend told me about the best Christmas gift he received as a child: A refrigerator box that his dad decorated to look like a space shuttle. That story has always stuck with me because while their finances … Continue reading
Do It Yourself: STOCKING RE-STUFFERS
Editor’s Note: DDY is out of the office. Please enjoy this post from our archives. According to a recent poll, 56 percent of dog owners will buy their dog a Christmas gift this year. Read the details, including how cats … Continue reading
Pumpkin Can Be A Plus For Your Senior Dog’s Diet
This time of year, pumpkins are really in the swing of things. We carved them for Halloween and over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be gobbling them up in pies. While there’s a long list of people food that … Continue reading
Tips For The Two-Leggers: 10 DIY Dog Toy Ideas
Recently, Peggy Frezon at Peggy’s Pet Place shared a link to a great post on do-it-yourself dog toys. The site Wisebread (“Living large on a small budget”) came up with “10 DIY dog toys you can make for pennies.” While … Continue reading
Posted in DIY Projects, Keep it on the QL (Quality of Life), Lifestyle, Newshound, Play, Tips
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DIY With DDY: How To Build A Ramp for Your Senior Dog
by chandra conway— Six months after Daley’s vet diagnosed him with likely Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), he was getting around quite well thanks to twice-weekly rehabilitation therapy appointments and twice daily exercises at home. At his appointments, Daley received acupuncture, laser … Continue reading
