You never want to take things for granted or assume with a dog's change in behavior, abilities or activities. They can't talk and tell us they are hurting, stiff or sore, have numbness in their legs, etc. The only way they can show us there is something going on with them is by how they act or change their ways of doing things. Any change from what used to be normal activity can be indicative of trouble brewing. This dog definitely needs to have a vet check her as soon as possible. She needs a diagnosis and possible treatment - could be in pain. Maybe stiff from a recent, unobserved injury or just needs some arthritis medication or something.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |