As canine rehab professionals, many of us likely have a large clientele base of senior dogs.  While our main focus with these dogs is likely to be improving pain and physical function, there are other aspects of aging that we are well poised to deal with.  One such area is helping owners of dogs who are losing their vision to better cope and function by advising on home modifications and/or tools that can help their dogs. 

My experience has been that most of the times, these clients have had to be creative on their own and/or seek advice from the internet.  Traditional veterinary appointments are just too short to delve into a topic such as this in any great depth.  Rehab appointments however are longer and we tend to establish deeper connections with our dog owners, thus positioning us in a perfect position to advise on such things as ‘tips and tricks for helping the visually impaired dog.’ 

So, this blog is a little bit of personal experience and a collection of knowledge gained over the decades and information that I searched online as well.