Disorientation

If your dog seems disoriented in their normal or familiar environment, it may be due to dementia. “This often happens when the dog is out in the backyard and he goes to the wrong door or the wrong side of the door to get back in. The part of the brain that is involved with orientation has been affected.” Dr. Beaver says.

Unfortunately, dogs with dementia start to get scared of where they are, because everything suddenly seems unfamiliar to them, so if you find them acting weird in their normal environment, it could be a sign that they are suffering from this disease. In this case, you have to schedule a vet consultation as soon as possible. 

“The first thing you should do is to take your dog in for a checkup. It might not be a cognitive issue, so your vet may want to rule out some other possible medical causes, which could involve a brain tumor or diabetes,” said Dr. Petryk.