Golden Years Program

Celebrate Your Senior. Comfort Their Journey. Treasure Every Moment.

Your senior dog has given you years of unconditional love and deserves the very best care in return! Our Golden Years Program is designed for dogs 8 years and older who need gentle support with age-related challenges, want to stay mentally sharp and engaged, or simply deserve extra comfort and enrichment in their golden years. This compassionate year-long journey provides age-appropriate activities, supportive training, and the guidance to make every remaining day together absolutely golden.

Ready to celebrate your senior's golden years?

Yes I am ready!

Senior Dog Challenges We Address

Our program provides gentle, age-appropriate support for the unique needs of senior dogs while celebrating what makes them special.

Mental Sharpness -

Foggy to Focused

Keep your senior's mind active and engaged with gentle brain games! Combat cognitive decline and memory issues with fun, low-stress enrichment activities that keep their brain healthy and alert without overwhelming them.

Age-Related Anxiety - Worried to Peaceful

Help your senior feel safe and calm as changes happen. Address new worries about being alone, nighttime restlessness, or confusion that comes with aging. Create a peaceful, predictable environment where they feel secure.

House Training Regression - Accidents to Manageable

Handle accidents with compassion and practical solutions! Whether it's physical limitations, cognitive changes, or medical issues, develop management strategies that maintain dignity while keeping your home clean.

Sleep Changes -

Restless to Rested

Address nighttime pacing, confusion, or disrupted sleep patterns that affect both of you. Create calming bedtime routines and comfortable sleeping arrangements so everyone gets better rest.

Mobility Adaptations - Struggling to Supported

Make life easier for dogs with arthritis, stiffness, or reduced mobility! Learn gentle exercises, environmental modifications, and supportive techniques that help your senior move more comfortably and maintain their independence.

Sensory Loss -

Confused to Connected

Adapt your communication for dogs losing their hearing or vision. Learn new ways to guide, cue, and connect with your senior so they stay confident and engaged despite sensory changes.

Quality of Life -

Existing to Thriving

Keep your senior happy and engaged with age-appropriate fun! Discover gentle activities, modified games, and enrichment that brings joy without exhaustion. Celebrate what they CAN do rather than mourning what they can't.

Appetite Changes -

Picky to Interested

Reignite interest in food when appetite fades! Learn tricks to make meals more appealing, use food puzzles for mental stimulation, and discover ways to keep eating enjoyable and enriching.

Puppy Introductions - Overwhelmed to Harmonious

Adding a puppy to the family? Help your senior adjust to their new energetic housemate! Learn how to manage introductions, protect your senior from being overwhelmed, and create peaceful coexistence where both dogs thrive together.

Preparing for Goodbye - Lost to Supported

Navigate the difficult decisions and emotional journey with compassionate guidance. Learn to recognize quality of life indicators, understand end-of-life care options, and create meaningful final memories. You don't have to face this heartbreaking time alone.

Secure your spot now to honour your senior.

Secure my spot!

Why This Program Works for Seniors

Senior dogs need special care that honours their age while keeping them engaged and joyful. Our program is designed specifically for their unique needs.

Gentle & Respectful

Honouring their pace. We adapt everything to your senior's physical abilities and energy levels. No pressure, no rushing—just compassionate support that meets them exactly where they are.

Brain-Boosting Fun

Keeping minds young. Mental enrichment is crucial for seniors! Our gentle brain games and sniffing activities combat cognitive decline while being fun and stress-free. A sharp mind in a aging body.

Comfort & Connection

Deepening your bond. These years are precious. We help you strengthen your connection, communicate better despite physical changes, and truly cherish every moment you have together.

Practical Support

Real solutions for real challenges. From managing accidents to adapting your home, we provide practical strategies that make daily life easier and more comfortable for both of you.

Limited spaces available! Don't miss out on this opportunity.

I want a spot!

The Year-Long Journey

Assessment & Support

We begin with 5 gentle sessions to understand your senior's current abilities, limitations, and needs. We'll address immediate concerns, introduce brain-boosting activities, and create a supportive approach that respects their age and comfort.

Gentle Outdoor Enrichment

Weather-appropriate outings provide gentle socialization and sensory enrichment at your senior's pace. Short, leisurely adventures let them sniff, explore, and enjoy the outdoors without overdoing it—continuing through comfortable weather months.

Cozy Indoor Activities

As weather changes, we transition to weekly virtual sessions focused on indoor enrichment. Gentle brain games, scent work, and low-impact activities keep your senior mentally stimulated and happy from the comfort of home.

Continued Care & Celebration

With spring's return, we resume gentle outdoor sessions when appropriate. The program concludes with 5 final sessions to review progress, adjust strategies as needed, and ensure you have ongoing support for whatever lies ahead.

Every moment with your senior is a gift. Let us help you make their golden years truly shine.

⚠️ Only 6 Spots Available

Ready to Celebrate Your Senior?

Give your beloved senior the care, enrichment, and support they deserve. Join our Golden Years Program and discover how to make every remaining day together count. Small group sizes ensure gentle, individualized attention.

Yes I am ready!

Additional Training Options

We also offer private one-on-one sessions, specialized end-of-life support, and compassionate behaviour guidance tailored to your senior's specific needs.

The Golden Years Program is our recommended approach for keeping senior dogs happy, comfortable, and engaged! Still not sure? Book a Discovery call and we'll help you make a decision.

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Shelly was amazing! She taught us basic games, boundaries and all the tools we need to be successful on walks! I highly recommend Pooch Partners."

-Ashley Browne

"Absolutely amazing! We learned so much and Moose is now a different dog! He understands boundaries, and has manners! Would definitely recommend."

-Candice Mikkelsen

"Shelley is very thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Pooch Partners for anyone looking for personal training for their dog or group classes."

-Alana Tkachenko-Shultz