Oh, Kelly, he is old. Sophie was 13 and she began to act strange. Afraid to be outside in the dark to go potty, would stand still and believe she saw the wind moving the trees, and frightened her. When she was about 11, I noticed a dramatic change in her. She always slept with me, but if I made a movement in the night, she would be startled and snap at my hand.
Just old age unfortunately, and she was very ill. It is very hard to see them change, and wonder what is wrong. Her hips ached, so I would massage them. She just slowed down and if you realize the human - dog years, Tahoe is in his sunset years.
Bless you and have lots of patience with him. I wish I could go back, and understand what was happening to her. Charlie is my rescue male, and he is 11 yo. His hips bother him, and he is scared of quick movements.
Warmly, Deborah |