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I help keep your aging dog healthy! Online course: Super Senior, "the Gold in the Gray".

01/11/2026

“I’m not really someone who meditates.”

If that thought has ever crossed your mind, my tracks on Insight Timer may still be for you.

You don’t have to sit perfectly still. Your mind doesn’t have to become quiet. And your dog certainly doesn’t have to cooperate by lying peacefully beside you for twenty minutes.

Some of my tracks are meditations. Others are gentle spoken reflections or invitations to slow down, notice your dog and spend a little more conscious time together.

Insight Timer itself is free to use, with a large library of free meditations, talks and music. There is an optional paid subscription with additional content and features, but you don’t need one to listen to my tracks.

So if you’re curious, you can simply explore and see whether there is something there that suits you and your dog.

You can read more about my work on Insight Timer by link in bio.

29/10/2026

Getting wet...

As I write this, the rain is predicted - fall in the Netherlands. (Although, quite frankly, I prefer this to temperatures above 30 degrees 😉 )

I have two labradors who love water. But there is a difference between the water you jump into and the water that comes from above. Water from above is a lot less fun....

For older dogs, getting wet from rain is often more of a problem than for younger dogs. This can be explained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine by a decrease in the amount of Qi available. There is then less Qi to keep the body at temperature, and wet cold penetrates deeper more quickly than in younger dogs. Wearing a raincoat is often an excellent option for a somewhat older dog and not an excessive luxury. Smaller dogs get cold faster than larger dogs, so for them, it is even more likely to be an issue.

I have a tip for you: once you towel your dog off at home, warm the towel first. Did you know you can heat a towel in a microwave? Often one minute at about 600 watts is enough. Just be careful that the towel doesn't touch the walls of your microwave, or burn holes can occur. If you don't have a microwave and the heater isn't on, you can wrap the towel around a warm hot water bottle before you leave home. Then you'll have a nice warm towel when you get home. First, towel the worst of the wet off with a regular dry towel, then after-dry with the warmed-up towel.

You counteract wet cold with dry heat, and the dogs are much faster dry this way than with an ordinary dry towel. My dogs love it, even my youngest of now three years.

26/10/2026

Do you want to:

1️⃣ Boost your dog’s immune system and vitality with nutrient-packed superfoods?
2️⃣ Support joint health and reduce inflammation for a healthier dog?
3️⃣ Enhance digestion and improve coat health with natural, safe ingredients?

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for! Link in bio.

23/10/2026

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 9: Why wait? The power of proactive care for your middel-aged dog.

Many dog owners don’t see their energetic seven-year-old as a “senior”—and that’s exactly why this episode is for you. Discover why proactive care in your dog’s middle years can keep them happy, healthy, and full of life for longer.

Tune in for a refreshing look at how to support your dog’s future, starting now.

You find the podcast by info of this page.

20/10/2026

Myth: fewer walks means less quality of life. Truth: quality is about comfort, sniffing, and connection. A short sniff walk can be a perfect day. And walking a shorter distance does not have to mean a shorter walk timewise! Take the time, let the nose lead, and enjoy a mindful time with your best friend.

17/10/2026

There is a side to living with dogs that doesn’t always fit easily into conversations about health, nutrition, mobility or ageing.

It is the relationship itself.

The quiet companionship. The trust. The way our dogs can comfort and steady us, while depending on us for their own care and wellbeing.

That is one of the reasons I started sharing work on Insight Timer.

It gives me a place to explore the more contemplative side of our relationship with dogs through guided meditations, mindful moments and spoken reflections.
Especially as our dogs grow older, I think there is value in occasionally slowing down and simply being present with them. And sometimes, the human at the other end of the lead needs a little support too.

You can find my meditations and talks on Insight Timer. I’ve also created a new page on my website where you can read a little more about why I’m there and how the platform works.

You can read more about my work on Insight Timer here:
https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/insight-timer/

14/10/2026

"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us."

— Robert Louis Stevenson

11/10/2026

Use it so you don’t lose it!

Older dogs often lose muscle strength, especially in the hindquarters. In the course we will discuss in detail different ways to maintain muscle strength for as long as possible, and even build it up again.

A simple exercise which almost any dog can perform, is to stand with the front paws on a small elevated target no higher than the dog’s wrist. This can be anything, depending on your dog’s size: a bathroom stool, a shelf, a book. As long as it is sturdy and not slippery. Your dog should not be able to slip on this target, and the target itself should not be able to slide along the ground. You can always start at a low level and make it higher later.

Put your target, between you and your dog, and see if he is willing to put his front paw on the target in exchange for a treat. If he finds this a bit stressful, you can first let him get used to the target by putting the treat on it and letting him eat the treat off it. This will usually work just fine. Above all, don’t rush, build up slowly until he no longer finds the target scary. And when he does put his paws on it, the treat is the reward – and praise him for doing well, of course!

Next, let your dog stand with his front paws on the target for a few seconds, and then gently coax him away from it with a treat. Don’t let him make any wild jumps! The weight shift puts the hind legs and back muscles to work.

If your dog can do this easily, you can also move the treat a little to the left and right while he is standing with his paws on the target, which will engage the abdominal muscles as well.

08/10/2026

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

If you want to make simple, impactful changes to your senior dog’s diet that will improve their health naturally, Bowl Boosters is your go-to guide. This e-book will give you:

👉 Detailed descriptions of each superfood: learn exactly why each of these 10 superfoods is a powerhouse for your dog’s health, from boosting immunity to supporting joint health and digestion.
👉 Easy, practical tips: no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients—just simple, everyday foods that are safe and easy to incorporate into your senior dog’s diet.
👉 Specifically for senior dogs: these superfoods are especially beneficial for aging dogs, helping to reduce inflammation, support mobility, and enhance their overall well-being.
👉 Backed by research and experience: as a passionate advocate for senior dog health, I’ve combined years of experience with scientific research to create a practical and reliable guide.

With Bowl Boosters, you’ll have a practical guide to boost your senior dog's health - naturally, safely, and effectively.

All info: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/ (or link in bio)

05/10/2026

Thank you for being here. Caring for an older dog is love in action, even on messy days. Tell me one small thing your dog did this week that made you smile.”

Adres

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