Senior dogs and young dogs living together: How to keep everyone safe and happy
From The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology by Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC
March 31, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 55
About this episode
Zazie and Kristi discuss how to ensure the safety and happiness of both senior and young dogs living together.
Leave us a voicemail! Content warning: The books section at the end of the episode includes subject matter that may be distressing. Having both a senior dog and a young dog in the same home can be wonderful, revitalizing the older dog and providing company for the younger dog. But it can also have its challenges. Zazie and Kristi talk about how to make sure everyone is happy and stays safe. We talk about: How training can help when you have both an old dog and a young dog or puppyWhat to cons...
People in this episode
Hosts: Zazie Todd, Kristi Benson
Topics covered
- senior dogs
- young dogs
- dog training
- pet safety
- dog companionship
Keywords
- senior dogs
- young dogs
- dog training
- pet safety
- dog companionship
More episodes of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
- Resource guarding in dogs: What to do about it with Jean Donaldson · June 9, 2026 · 26 min
- Why children should Ask the Dog if they want to be petted with Steve Dale · May 26, 2026 · 44 min
- Dogs and cats, breeds and behaviour: Quick questions · May 12, 2026 · 48 min
- Why we should love the beasties with Dr. Jo Wimpenny · April 28, 2026 · 37 min
- Can pet dogs sniff out an invasive species? with Melissa McCue-McGrath · April 14, 2026 · 54 min
- How to help your dog behave with guests with Jeff Millman · March 17, 2026 · 31 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology podcast page.