Senior Dogs

As our dogs age, they may have changing needs to successfully play the sniffing game.

These resources specifically focus on how we can be supportive of our senior pups.

Senior Dogs
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Trial Prep Program
Best Practices for Trialing an Older Dog Webinar Instructor Holly Bushard Nosework sports are so good for our older partners! While the scent sports are older-dog friendly, there are many things we can do to help keep our partners in their best shape and frame of mind to work at the optimal performance levels. Learn how in this webinar!
Senior Handlers
The Silver Lining: Successful Nosework Strategies for the Senior Handler Webinar Instructor Ana Cilursu This webinar is specifically designed for senior handlers with dogs of any age by focusing on the distinct requirements and challenges that come with aging, while building stronger foundations based on experience and acquired skills.
Senior Dog Program
Senior Dog Searches Webinar Instructor Vicky Lovejoy Working with a senior dog in Scent Work can come with special considerations. Learn how we can adjust our training approaches, outline the types of exercises to try, which organizations to compete with, whether retirement is an option and more to help our senior dogs still be successful as they play the sniffing game.
Canine Fitness
Keeping your Senior Dog Fit to Work and Play Webinar Instructor Donna Morgan Murray Our senior dogs need help staying fit and ready to play the sniffing game. Learn how to do so with the exercises laid out in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Supporting the Older Dog in Nose Work Webinar Date January 11th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT) Instructor Nancy Reyes Our Nose Work dogs may grow older, but their love of searching doesn't have to fade. As dogs age, subtle changes in movement, stamina, sensory abilities, confidence, and search behavior can influence how they work odor. Explore practical ways to adapt training, interpret changes in search behavior, and help senior dogs continue enjoying Nose Work on their terms.

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