When the Years Catch Up: Navigating Ageing, Presence, and Love
About this episode
Bethany reflects on the emotional journey of ageing dogs and the deep connections formed over time.
As our dogs grow older, so do we — not just in years, but in depth, awareness, and presence. In this reflective episode, Bethany shares the emotional landscape of ageing dogs: the quiet grief that begins long before goodbye, the slowing rhythms of daily life, and the sacred shift that happens when we stop rushing and start noticing. With deeply personal stories of her own dogs — Steve, Dave, and Hank — this episode holds space for the beauty and heartbreak of growing old together. You’ll also hear gentle insights into the physical changes that accompany ageing, and how to support your dog with love, patience, and practical care. This is an episode for anyone walking beside a grey muzzle… or bracing for the day they will. Further resources Free Learning: What is the CDD method? Our Free Facebook Group Our YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bethany’s Facebook Page Our Blog Website Free Rescue Course Take The Next Step Our Programmes – Work With Bethany One To One Our Online Courses Bethany’s Books Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship Online Programmes Surrey & Surrounding Areas- Programmes Student Group If you’re ready to step into something different - something kinder, wiser…
People in this episode
Host: Bethany Bell
Topics covered
- ageing dogs
- emotional landscape
- grief
- daily life
- supporting dogs
- personal stories
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