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My dog is about 10 now and I’ve noticed she’s become more hesitant around other dogs. She used to greet them normally, but lately she hangs back, stays close to me, and doesn’t seem as interested in saying hello.

Nothing else has really changed - she’s eating fine, acting normal at home, and still enjoys walks. It’s more like she’s just less confident or more cautious.

I’m not sure if this is just an age thing, or if I should be looking into possible vision/hearing changes or discomfort.

Has anyone else noticed this with their dog as they got older? Did you just give them more space, or did anything help?