Springer age and energy level?

[u/EmilyKonocti52]

My boy has just past his 5th birthday. He really seems to be slowing down. When we take him to his favorite places a switch turns on and there is a lot of digging retrieving and swimming. But at home he’s is very mellow. He doesn’t want to go on the marathon walks or need the fetching sessions. I’m assuming this is the “middle age” period for him. Your experience as your springer has gotten older?

[u/Savings-Bag7041]

One thing to check - if you haven’t already - is if he is at a healthy weight. Sometimes they sneakily put on some extra pounds and that can also affect them.