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Why won't my older therapy dog play? What games are best for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I am a dog home boarder and have a therapy dog staying but I cannot get her to join in games do therapy dogs play differently any game suggestions - 9 yr old kcspaniel thank you

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 24th, 2017

She is likely a very chilled dog who is more used to interacting in a calm manner with humans. If she doesnt want to play i would just let her do her own thing. She will probably appreciate a bit of fuss from you though.

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