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3. Yeah, I don't think he looks for attention

Reply to OnyxCollie (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 16, 2013, 06:50 PM

Apr 2013

he does it when no one's around just as often as he does when we are.

Despite him having other dogs around and getting plenty of attention to us, it reminds me of when I'm at a loss as to what to eat or something and just go around opening up cabinets and stuff even though I really know what's in there (particularly since I just looked there 10 minutes ago).

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Elderly dog advice [View all] Tab Apr 2013 OP

I have a dog that does that. OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #1

Yeah, I don't think he looks for attention Tab Apr 2013 #3

No specific advice on that, but elderly dogs are not unlike elderly humans. Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #2

That is an odd thing to just start doing, Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4

Oh, he occasionally pees in the corner too. Tab Apr 2013 #5

Maybe just taking a new hobby, some simple pleasure, in his declining years Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #6

That's sweet. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #10

Lots of older dogs IrishAyes Apr 2013 #7

"I'd give 16 years of my own life for another 16 with her and her sister Joy." Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #8

One of the few times Joy and Freedom quarreled IrishAyes Apr 2013 #9

If he ever needs a Petsitter my Uncle Mack is available.... Walk away Apr 2013 #11

That is kinda sweet nadine_mn Apr 2013 #12

At 16 Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #13

If you really think he has 'doggie dementia' try Anipryl. sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #14