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Handling and Grooming Senior Dogs - Dr Sophie Bell – Senior Vet, Animal Love

Mon 23 Mar

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Basingstoke

Senior dogs deserve comfort, dignity and understanding. This vet-led workshop shows groomers how ageing changes dogs — and how to adapt grooming to truly support their wellbeing.

Handling and Grooming Senior Dogs - Dr Sophie Bell – Senior Vet, Animal Love
Handling and Grooming Senior Dogs - Dr Sophie Bell – Senior Vet, Animal Love

Time & Location

23 Mar 2026, 18:00 – 21:00

Basingstoke, Clipit Hub, Unit 32, Basepoint Buisiness Centre, Stroudley Rd, Basingstoke RG24 8UP, UK

Guests

About the event

As dogs age, their grooming needs change. Understanding these changes is essential for protecting welfare, reducing stress and delivering safe, compassionate grooms.


This vet-led workshop by Dr. Sophie Bell is designed to help groomers adapt their handling and grooming approach for senior dogs, recognise early warning signs of health issues and confidently support owners.


What you’ll learn

  • How ageing affects dogs physically, mentally and emotionally

  • Common senior conditions including arthritis, dementia and sensory decline

  • Changes to skin, coat and tolerance that impact grooming


Tickets

  • An eve with Dr. Sophie Bell

    This ticket include light refreshments.

    £30.00

    +£0.75 ticket service fee

Total

£0.00

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