Thoughtful guidance for caring for dogs through age, anxiety, and change.
This is a space for thoughtful, research-grounded blogs about caring for dogs at home. You'll find no marketing here—just calm, compassionate guidance on supporting dogs through age, anxiety, recovery, and change. Each article is based on veterinary and behavioural research, written for people who want to understand their dogs more deeply.
Blogs:
Supporting Older Dogs at Home: Why Smaller, Safer Spaces Can Help
You notice it first in the small hours. The soft click of nails on hardwood. The aimless padding from room to room. Your dog — who once slept soundly through the night — now wanders the house in the dark, sometimes stopping in doorways as if he's forgotten where he meant to go...
When Dogs Need a Little Extra Support at Home - Spotting the signs and supporting them through
There's a particular moment many dog owners recognise but rarely talk about. It's not dramatic—no limping, no obvious pain—just a subtle shift. Your dog hesitates at the top of the stairs. They don't greet you at the door the way they used to. They seem confused in familiar rooms, or they stand in the corner, staring at nothing in particular...
Supporting Anxious Dogs at Home: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
Anxiety in dogs doesn't always look the way people expect. It's not always barking or destruction. Sometimes it's a dog who won't settle, who paces from room to room, who licks their paws raw, or who has accidents in the house despite years of reliable house training...
Caring for Dogs Through Change: Age, Anxiety, and Recovery
Change is hard for dogs. Harder, perhaps, than most of us realise.
A house move. Surgery. The gradual onset of age. Even something as simple as rearranging furniture can leave a dog feeling disoriented, anxious, or withdrawn. For an animal whose sense of safety is so deeply tied to routine and familiarity, transitions—even necessary ones—can feel profoundly destabilising...
Why Many Pet "Solutions" Feel Clinical — And Why That Matters at Home
There's a particular discomfort that comes with bringing medical-grade pet supplies into your home. Plastic-heavy diapers. Industrial-looking ramps. Sterile-smelling wipes. These things work—they solve a problem—but they also change the feeling of the space. What was once a living room becomes something closer to a care facility...
Helpful Information we trust
Caring for dogs — especially as they grow older — often means learning as you go.
These are organisations we trust for clear, compassionate guidance grounded in experience and evidence.
Veterinary & professional guidance
Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
Australia’s peak veterinary body, offering medically reviewed information on senior dog health, ageing, and caring for dogs at home.
https://www.vetvoice.com.au/ec/pet-ownership/pets-old-age/
Animal welfare & quality of life
RSPCA Australia
Evidence-based guidance focused on comfort, wellbeing, and creating calm, supportive home environments for dogs at every stage of life.
https://kb.rspca.org.au/categories/companion-animals/dogs
Clinical insight & ageing support
University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney
A leading teaching hospital providing research-led insight into senior dog care, quality-of-life considerations, and ageing-related change.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/vet-hospital/general-practice/routine-health-care/senior-pets.html
The human–animal bond
Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA)
A national organisation focused on keeping pets and people together, with resources centred on dignity, ageing, and long-term care.
https://australiacan.org.au/
Easily digestible social media accounts we love
Dr. Monica Tarantino - Senior Dog Specialist - @seniordogdoc https://www.instagram.com/seniordogdoc/
Senior Dog Veterinary Society - @seniordogvets https://www.instagram.com/seniordogvets/
Dr Katrina Warren - @drkatrina https://www.instagram.com/drkatrina/
*Disclosure* These external resources are provided for general education and support only. For concerns about your dog’s health, always consult a registered veterinarian.