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The Better Years Blog

  • When They Start to Forget: Understanding Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs

    When They Start to Forget: Understanding Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs

    Cognitive decline affects many senior dogs, but that doesn’t mean their best days are behind them. In this blog, we explore the early signs of canine dementia, what you can do to support your dog’s mental health, and how to create a stable, enriching environment for your aging companion.

  • Age Is Not a Disease: How to Help Your Big Dog Thrive in Their Senior Years

    Age Is Not a Disease: How to Help Your Big Dog Thrive in Their Senior Years

    Getting older isn’t the end for your big dog—it’s just a new chapter. In this blog, we share practical ways to support your senior dog’s comfort, mobility, and happiness, from home setup tips to daily care routines that truly make a difference.

  • Not Noticing a Difference in Your Dog with Our Supplement? GOOD.

    Not Noticing a Difference in Your Dog with Our Supplement? GOOD.

    Not noticing a big change after starting our supplement? That might be the win. In this blog, we explain why joint supplements are most powerful when used proactively—and how consistency protects your dog’s good days long before the damage shows up.

  • Beyond the Supplement: Our Mission to Support Big Dogs Better

    Beyond the Supplement: Our Mission to Support Big Dogs Better

    We started with a joint supplement—but our mission quickly grew into something bigger. At The Big Damn Dog Co., we’re not just making products for giant breeds—we’re here to educate and advocate for the dogs who can’t speak for themselves, and the people who want to do right by them.

  • The Other Side of Sweet: Understanding the Tougher Traits of Great Danes

    The Other Side of Sweet: Understanding the Tougher Traits of Great Danes

    Great Danes are known for their gentle nature—but they’re not without their challenges. From reactivity and resource guarding to intense socialization needs, these giant dogs require more than just love. In this blog, we dive into the traits that are harder to manage—and how to raise a confident, well-balanced Dane.

  • Big Mouth, Big Problems: Dental Care for Giant Breed Dogs

    Big Mouth, Big Problems: Dental Care for Giant Breed Dogs

    Big dogs come with big mouths—and when dental care is neglected, it leads to big problems. In this blog, we break down why oral health matters, what to watch for, and how to make dental care manageable (even if your dog has a serious case of toothbrush drama).