Advice From Pet Releaf's Oldest Pups

These wise pups have been around the block, and many of them still love a good walk around it! We're celebrating the oldest members of our Pet Releaf family with their stories, quirks, and advice for the younger generation of pups.

Johnny Duke

Age: 17
Birthday: March 23, 2008
Breed: Chihuahua and Dachshund Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Calming support for the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve, and mobile support for just plain walking. He is no longer able to jump up on furniture.

Favorite trait or story: He thinks he needs to get a treat every time I go into the kitchen and whenever I leave, and whenever I come back home and before he goes to bed, and when he wakes up in the morning. And he is right!

Advice for younger pups: Don’t bark too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Toby

Age: 17
Birthday: April 12, 2008
Breed: Shih Tzu

Why they use Pet Releaf: For joint discomfort and general calmness.

Favorite trait or story: On a sunny Florida morning, 14-year-old Toby — blind, deaf, and full of grit — accidentally slipped off a docked boat and vanished beneath it. Panic swept the marina, but moments later, he calmly resurfaced, paddling with steady determination. Guided by instinct, he swam to another boat, followed its edge, and reached a man on the dock who helped lift him to safety. Toby’s quiet strength reminded everyone what resilience looks like, powered in part by Pet Releaf.

Advice for younger pups: In my 17 dog years (119 people years), I’ve seen a lot from the comfort of a cuddler and the passenger seat of a road trip. I’ve known the ache of old bones, the thrill of a good treat puzzle, and yes, even the splash of falling off a boat in Florida (no regrets—10/10 would swim again).

So, what would I tell the next generation? Nap without guilt. Play like it’s your last zoomie. Love your humans fiercely. Growing older isn’t about slowing down — it’s about showing up in new ways. Sniff everything. Trust your nose, even when your eyes and ears fade. And if you have a little sister like Maisy, let her teach you how to be young again.

Every day is a gift. Every treat, a treasure. Don’t count the years — count the memories.

More to share: Toby has faced more than most: blind from cataracts, nearly deaf, and living with a chronic respiratory condition. Yet, he begins each day with quiet courage. His tail still wags, his paws still walk, and his spirit remains unshaken. He reminds us to live in the “now,” where every slow stroll, soft breath, and biscuit is a quiet celebration. Even with achy legs and a wheezy chest, he greets the day with silent nobility (and the occasional dramatic sigh if lunch is late). His tongue often peeks out — a sweet, quirky symbol of the way he meets the world. He’s our velcro dog, our snuggle sage, and our softest inspiration.

Lucie

Age: 16.5
Birthday: January 11, 2009
Breed: Dachshund

Why they use Pet Releaf: For mobility and to support appetite.

Favorite trait or story: Lucie, as with most Doxies, loves to burrow, and sometimes it's hard to find her as she is only 7 pounds. I once stripped the bed without realizing she was under the sheets. She is also fierce and not afraid to put the big dogs in their place.

Advice for younger pups: Let your person brush your teeth! Teeth are important and they only do it because they love you! It's okay to be left at home alone, they will always come back and bring you a doggy bag.

Loretta Lynn

Age: 15.5
Birthday: September 3, 2009
Breed: Pit Bull

Why they use Pet Releaf: For mobility and coat support.

Favorite trait or story: It's her world, I just pay the bills.

Advice for younger pups: Tell your parents to feed a healthy diet and give natural holistic supplements. 

Molly

Age: 15
Birthday: March 27, 2010
Breed: Border Collie / Greyhound Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Mobility and calming support

Favorite trait or story: She loves to herd balls and play soccer in bushes. Our last home had a grove of Bamboo out back and she created her own play maze for her balls.

Advice for younger pups: Chase the balls, bark at the big brown UPS truck, and live like there's no tomorrow.

Stinky

Age: 14.5
Birthday: September 1, 2010
Breed: Dachshund

Why they use Pet Releaf: All around care and joy (he prefers Digestive Edibites due to his sensitive stomach)

Favorite trait or story: Stinky is obsessed with his Edibites. It is what he gets before he goes to bed. He will begin begging (staring, whining, stomping, and barking) for the chew hours before bedtime. Because he is old, I am often worried when he begins begging that it may be a sign of cognitive decline because he is so upset over seemingly nothing. But it’s not nothing! Without fail, when he gets his Edibite, he goes straight to sleep, comfortable and satisfied. I even tried cheating and giving him the chew early to trick him into going to bed. That doesn’t work. He demands a second at my bedtime!!! 

Advice for younger pups: Stay active, stay loyal, and if you want a treat, let it be known!!

More to share: Stinky is a sweet old man who doesn’t hear, see, or get around too well but somehow still knows when the treat bag opens!

Sweet Pea

Age: 13
Birthday: February 17, 2012
Breed: Pug/Chihuahua Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Mobility and calming

Favorite trait or story: She knows when it’s meal time and she will walk you to the fridge. While she waits to be fed, her chin quivers and her teeth chatter in anticipation.

Advice for younger pups: Start preventative care early!

Raydar

Age: 13
Birthday: May 1, 2012
Breed: Miniature Pinscher / Dachshund Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Calm him down for thunderstorms and so he'll sleep at night.

Favorite trait or story: He likes to sit up like a prairie dog.

Advice for younger pups: Calm down, don’t eat so fast.

More to share: Our dog is 14.5 lbs and he eats 1.5 of the CBD calming treats each night before bed and it really helps him calm down and sleep.

Tripp

Age: 13
Birthday: July 1, 2012
Breed: Maltese Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Mobility

Favorite trait or story: Arranging dog beds to his liking, and then rolling all over them to make sure they are comfortable!

Advice for younger pups: Bark, play, and take lots of walks!!!!

Midnight

Age: 13
Birthday: August 6, 2012
Breed: Boston Terrier

Why they use Pet Releaf: Calming Support

Favorite trait or story: His happy dance after he poops...

Advice for younger pups: Be free, live life to the fullest, and the bigger the puppy eyes , the more treats you'll get.

More to share: He's a grumpy old man but he's the sweetest boy in my eyes even if he's mean to everyone outside of our household.

Jake

Age: 12.5
Birthday: October 26, 2012
Breed: Shepherd Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Calming and mobility support as a tripod

Favorite trait or story: Diving into the bed in the morning.

Advice for younger pups: Live every minute to the fullest.

Lilly

Age: 12.5
Birthday: January 17, 2013
Breed: Weimaraner

Why they use Pet Releaf: For stress support.

Favorite trait or story: Lilly loves to jump off the boat and loves dolphins! One time my husband was out on the boat alone with her pulling crab traps in rough water. A pod of dolphins swam by and Lilly leapt off the boat and swam with them!! He had a heck of a time wrangling her back into the boat because she was so excited!

Advice for younger pups: Take it easy, chill out and catch as many squirrels, frogs, fish and lizards as you can!

More to share: Lilly was a rescue and we’ve enjoyed her since she was 9 months old. She has the most even keel and sweet personality of any dog we’ve ever had. She can tell time too! She knows what time her meals are to be served and when it’s walk time! The most dedicated pup ever!

Kasey

Age: 12
Birthday: July 1, 2013
Breed: Husky / Lab Mix

Why they use Pet Releaf: Hip & joint support.

Favorite trait or story: She howls when her people come home.

Advice for younger pups: Don’t bark so much indoors.

Lucy

Age: 11
Birthday: March 29, 2014
Breed: Rescued Golden Retriever

Why they use Pet Releaf: For calming support.

Favorite trait or story: Lucy was a breeder mom. She won't go to bed until everyone is home and in bed.

Advice for younger pups: Love your family. Don't worry be happy.

More to Share: When rescued, she knew when she got in our truck she was home!

Kyros

Age: 11
Birthday: May 24, 2014
Breed: German Shepherd

Why they use Pet Releaf: Mobility and discomfort.

Favorite trait or story: He "hides" behind his ball so he won't have to go back inside after working in the barn with me.

Advice for younger pups: Don’t take a single day for granted.

More to share: There is so much I could say about Kyros - he is just perfect. 

Shelby

Age: 10
Birthday: March 1, 2015
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog

Why they use Pet Releaf: Mobility & joint support

Favorite trait or story: She's a furry little drill sergeant! She keeps my on a tight schedule and swear she can tell time. Breakfast is at 6am sharp. If I'm not up and on the way to the kitchen at 6:01, I hear about it!

Advice for younger pups: She'd be telling them all her secrets on how to trick people into giving them snacks!

More to share: Shelby is happiest when I'm by her side and she has a snack. She's almost 10 and a half and hasn't slowed down much at all. thanks to healthy foods, snacks and supplements including Pet Releaf Oils and Edibites. 

Joy

Age: 10
Birthday: June 1, 2015
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Why they use Pet Releaf: Joint support & discomfort

Favorite trait or story: She is the sweetest and kindest girl ever!

Advice for younger pups: Be nice to everyone, especially the small (young) people. Do everything your mom and dad tell you to do.

More to share: Joy has had several major illnesses in her life and we are very blessed that she is still with us! We will do whatever we can to keep her comfortable! She also has been featured on two different calendars for dogs!