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5. Oh, he occasionally pees in the corner too.

Tue Apr 16, 2013, 07:23 PM

Apr 2013

Fortunately not too often. I agree it's the lesser of many potential elderly sins, but still a PITA sometimes.

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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

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