Growing old is a privilege — for us and for our dogs. As our companions move into their senior years, their needs change. Their bodies slow, their senses soften, and their world becomes more delicate. But their hearts remain enormous. Caring for an ageing dog is both beautiful and bittersweet. It’s a time for gentleness, honesty, and unconditional love — and eventually, it’s a time for courage. 1. The Gift of Caring for a Senior Dog Senior dogs have a presence that younger do

Safety is not defined by humans but by how dogs perceive and feel their world. At the  most fundamental level, meeting their basic needs — food, water, sleep, personal hygiene  and social interaction — forms the foundation for their sense of security and well-being.  From there, we can offer comfort, gentle guidelines and loving boundaries — yet only the  dogs know whether they truly feel secure. 

In Spain, the country where I live, there is not usually much education on how to interact with dogs in an empathetic and respectful way from childhood.

Walking with our dogs is not just exercise, it’s a conversation. Every small detail matters: the type of harness we choose, the length of the lead we use, and the way we move together. These choices shape how our dogs feel and how deeply we connect with them.