My senior dog stopped barking at other dogs. Is this normal aging?

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My senior dog used to bark at other dogs.Why doesnt she bark at them now?She just looks at them and avoids them.i just find it odd.Is it because she getting old? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Behavior can change significantly with age. It's always best with an older dog having behavior changes to have a full geriatric examination done by your veterinarian to make sure that there is no medical reason for the behavior change, like pain from arthritis. Your vet may want to do screening bloodwork, X-rays, or urinalysis to evaluate how she is aging.

My senior dog stopped barking at other dogs. Is this normal aging?

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