Behaviour and lifestyle support specifically designed for senior and vulnerable dogs.
Specialised support for senior dogs with unique behavioural needs whether due to aging, illness,
disability or injury.
Support for:
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Behaviour shifts are often missed or misunderstood in senior dogs. Together, we’ll explore what’s behind the changes and how to support them:
Anxiety (noise, separation, vocalisation, sleep disturbance and nighttime restlessness)
Cognitive impairment and dysfunction (confusion, pacing, “sundowning,” forgetfulness)
Reactivity or irritability linked to pain or sensory loss (hearing loss, eyesight deteriorating)
Withdrawal or clinginess
Boredom or frustration from reduced activity
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Ageing often shows up through behaviour changes. I help you recognise and adapt to these changes so your dog can stay as comfortable as possible:
Mobility issues (arthritis, stiffness, difficulty with stairs or car access)
Pain management (spotting subtle signs and advocating with your vet)
Incontinence or house soiling
Appetite and weight changes
Adapting for hearing or vision loss
Dental disease or difficulty eating
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Daily life doesn’t have to shrink with age, it just needs to be adapted. I’ll help you find new ways to keep your dog safe, comfortable, and engaged:
Gentle exercise, games and activities suited to their changing mind and body
Home adaptations for comfort and safety
Creating new routines when walks aren’t possible
Games and puzzle play to keep them mentally engaged and connected
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This is the hardest part of loving a senior dog. I provide gentle guidance so you don’t have to face it alone:
Quality of life tracking (recognising when it may be “time”)
Exploring palliative care options
Euthanasia planning and aftercare
Navigating anticipatory grief and making meaningful memories
Services
Whether your dog is slowing down, showing new behaviours, or life just feels harder than it used to, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
The is a 1:1 troubleshooting consultation designed to help you get clarity and confidence around what’s going on, what your dog might be trying to communicate, and what changes might make things feel easier for both of you.
What’s involved:
1-hour online consultation via Zoom
Follow-up notes with practical steps, support ideas, and reflections
Gentle guidance to help you feel less stuck
This is for you if:
– You’re not sure what’s behaviour and what’s ageing
– You’re worried about comfort, mobility, or confusion
– You want to know how to support your dog without adding stress
– You’re facing change, grief, or uncertainty and want a safe space to talk through it
Behavioural Assessment
Home Environment Review
Like humans, dogs living into old age means living with long term conditions, such as arthritis and declining eyesight, that have a profound effect on their mobility and comfort.
Think about the changes we make in elderly people's homes to keep them feeling safe and capable throughout seniorhood.
We can make similar changes to support our ageing dogs. Not only does making simple adjustments to your home minimise the impact ageing has on your dogs quality of life but it can also help alleviate one of the more ignored ? of old age: increased anxiety.
Whether you’re human or dog, losing function makes you feel less secure. You can ease the anxiety of ageing for your dog by setting up your home so that it continues to be a place they can navigate well.