Encore Club For Senior dogs - 7 years and up!

Not at all! Dogs can learn at any age. In fact, senior dogs often enjoy training because it engages their brain and strengthens their bond with you. We adapt the pace and activities to suit your dog’s comfort and ability.

Training can help reinforce or refresh life skills, build calm habits, and ease minor age-related behavior shifts like restlessness, confusion, or barking. It also provides valuable mental enrichment to help your dog stay sharp and content. 

We can absolutely adjust for that! Training is about communication, not perfection. Whether it’s hand signals, scent cues, or simply slowing down, we’ll find what works best for your dog. 

That’s a great question. If your dog is showing sudden changes in behavior (like increased anxiety, aggression, house soiling, or disorientation), it’s important to start with a vet check. Once health issues are ruled out or managed, training can offer helpful structure and support. 

If everything’s working for you, great! But training isn’t just for fixing problems—it can keep your dog mentally engaged, support aging gracefully, and even deepen your connection. Think of it as enrichment with a purpose. 

Senior dogs often benefit from a gentler pace, simpler setups, and a focus on comfort. While younger dogs may work on energy outlets or impulse control, senior training emphasizes calm routines, confidence, and connection. It’s never about pushing—always about supporting your dog where they are. 

Absolutely! Sniffari Club is a monthly enrichment membership designed to let dogs do what they love most—sniff, explore, and relax. Activities are age-friendly, low-pressure, and great for keeping senior minds sharp and bodies moving without overdoing it. Stay tuned—more details coming soon!