Is your aging dog hesitating at stairs, struggling to stand up, or slipping on hard floors? These aren't signs of laziness—they're signals that your home has become physically challenging for your senior companion. This episode walks through a comprehensive room-by-room checklist of modifications that can transform your dog's quality of life, from flooring solutions and feeding station adjustments to sleep surface considerations. Whether you have a large breed showing signs at seven years or a smaller dog slowing down after ten, these practical changes address real comfort and safety needs without requiring major renovations.

• Slippery flooring is the single biggest hazard for senior dogs—hardwood, tile, and laminate become dangerous when arthritis affects their footing, and fear of falling can make dogs reluctant to move at all, acc ...