My buddy is 10+ years old. He's a very good boy, but was never the most engaging or brightest boy.
I've tried playing with him in so many ways, but he doesn't really play.
He used to love long hikes and walks, but with a bad hip he now can't walk more than a quarter mile. Most times I take him out for walks now (off leash in the country) he doesn't want to go past the driveway. He just pees and goes back inside.
He used to love riding with me in the truck and still does, but now he shakes with discomfort and can't quite get his leg to sit right underneath him.
He used to sit next to me on the couch, but now he can't get up here.
He lays around a lot, loves his biscuits and chews, and I give him love when I can.
I'm giving him lots of jerky and what not, but I see the boredom creeping in.
He absolutely LOVES rolling in the snow and it's been a great winter for that, but now that's gone for the year.
He's an old dog. Poor sight, a little deaf, can't move around a ton, but internal organs are all fine.
Does anyone have any suggestions I'm not thinking of to keep him entertained or stimulated in these twilight years (months?) that he has left?
I love him and really want to help him enjoy life while he's still with me.
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