What: Michelle Van Harn, LVT and hospice nurse at Heaven at Home, explains some of the many ways you can provide enrichment and mental stimulation for your senior dog.
Why It Matters: Certain behaviors in dogs were beneficial to their ancestors’ survival, with the most important being finding food. Allowing “free sniffing” during walks and providing various treat puzzles for them to solve helps them produce “happy” brain chemicals, leading to improved wellbeing.
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