Old Dog, New Dog: A Guide to Supporting Your Aging Best Friend and Welcoming a New One - Softcover

Callahan, Kathy; Pierre, Helen St.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608689964 ISBN 13: 9781608689965

Publisher: New World Library, 2025

Synopsis

From two revered experts, a concise guide to caring for a beloved senior dog and skilfully introducing a puppy to the household in a way that allows both dogs to flourish

It's a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who's declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time?

In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion. Old Dog, New Dog is the singular resource that can guide people to good decisions and great care of dogs both young and old. Readers will find:

• critical points to consider when deciding whether it's the right time to add a puppy
• suggestions for how to best manage the most difficult aspects of a household with both a senior dog and a puppy
• guidance on what changes to expect as time goes by
• practical tips for assessing an older dog's well-being and keeping them comfortable and safe
• an overview of puppyhood basics -- a glimpse into the realities of adding a puppy to the family
• key considerations for the painful decision of when it's time to say goodbye to an old friend



Designed to be read and digested quickly, this concise book guides readers through a common but rarely covered scenario, empowering them to navigate it with confidence and grace.

About this title

About the Author

Kathy Callahan and Helen St. Pierre are certified professional dog trainers and family dog mediators. Kathy is the author of Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog, and her business, PupStart, focuses on helping clients through puppyhood. Helen is the founder of the senior animal rescue and sanctuary Old Dogs Go To Helen and the owner of No Monkey Business Dog Training.

Edition details

• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1608689964
• ISBN 13: 9781608689965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144