Make Your Dog Happier Today! Stress-Busting Tips for Dogs with and Without Cancer | Kate Basedow #268

Recorded just before the holiday season, this episode is packed with inspiration and tips to make every day a celebration of your dog’s life. Whether your dog is young, old, healthy, or dealing with cancer, you’ll find actionable ideas to brighten their days—and yours. Simple, easy activities to boost your dog’s emotional and physical well-being How to reduce stress and build a stronger bond with your dog Expert tips for dogs with mobility issues or chronic illness Fun enrichment ideas like "sniffaris," hide-and-seek games, and clicker training The importance of breathing exercises and meditation for you and your dog Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVGRjUjjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgObIOhEMg Related Links: A fantastic article about the very real dangers of stress in dogs: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/stress-in-dogs/ Finding strength and coping with hard times with your dog: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/dog-has-cancer/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Why Emotional Well-Being Matters for Dogs 02:30 - The Power of Walks and Sniffaris 06:15 - Helping Mobility-Challenged Dogs 09:30 - The Joy of New Toys 11:15 - Eye Gazing: Bonding Through Love Hormones 14:00 - Grooming as a Relaxation Ritual 20:00 - Meditation with Your Dog 26:30 - Cheat Days and Favorite Treats 30:00 - Sharing Your Dog’s Life Story 35:00 - Fun Training and Clicker Tricks 40:00 - Hide-and-Seek Games 44:30 - Agility and Physical Fun 48:15 - Massage Techniques for Relaxation 52:30 - Enrichment: The Key to Happiness 56:00 - Wrap-Up: Celebrate the Bond with Your Dog Get to know Kate Basedow: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kate-basedow-lvt/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices