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Senior Dog Challenges - VETweek 2026

Learn to recognise the most common issues in ageing dogs — from sensory decline and chronic pain to separation-related problems and cognitive dysfunction. Get practical tools to support senior patients and guide owners with effective management, training, nutraceuticals, and medication.

Course Content
and Key Focus Areas
What you will learn
This one-day course focuses on the senior dog – with special emphasis on behaviour, chronic pain, cognitive decline and ethical decision-making. You will learn how to recognise typical behavioural changes in older dogs, link them to underlying medical and sensory changes, and translate this knowledge into concrete clinical routines and owner guidance. The goal is to strengthen your senior consultations and support better quality of life for both dogs and owners.

Course program
Course day: The Senior Dog
  • ► Behavioural challenges in the ageing dog
  • ► Behaviour problems in senior dogs
  • ► Chronic pain and weakened senses
  • ► Optimising the senior check-up in the clinic
  • ► Symptoms and diagnosis
  • ► Success in everyday life
  • ► Ethical dilemmas
Course outcomes
After the course, you will be able to recognise and assess behavioural changes in senior dogs more systematically, link these changes to chronic pain, sensory decline and cognitive dysfunction, and confidently structure senior check-ups that combine behaviour, medicine and owner communication. You will also be better equipped to guide owners through quality-of-life evaluations and difficult decision-making in a clear and empathetic way.

This course is developed and organized by our partner, Salfarm.
Instructor
Pernille Blok-Riisom

Pernille Blok-Riisom is a veterinarian specialising in clinical behaviour in dogs and cats. She has extensive experience in behaviour treatment, teaches in the field, and runs Adfærdsdyrlægen, where she helps animals and owners achieve better everyday wellbeing.

Pernille Blok-Riisom
Before Signing Up
What You Should Know

Target Group
This course is designed for veterinarians and veterinary nurses who work with senior dogs and want to strengthen their approach to behaviour, cognitive decline, chronic pain and quality-of-life discussions in the consultation room.

Catering
Full catering is included on the course day. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when registering.

Language
English/Danish

Please note: Photos may be taken during the course for use in Eickemeyer marketing. Please inform us if you prefer not to appear in photos.

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Practical info

Small Animals
VSP
Nyhed
Date:  23. April 2027
Place: Hornstrup Kursuscenter, Kirkebyvej 33, 7100 Vejle
Price: 

Course price: 550 euros – includes course materials, food and beverages throughout the day.

Accommodation: Single room available at 135 euros per night.

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Teacher

Pernille Blok-Riisom, Vet

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Any questions?

Feel free to contact our course coordinator at +45 81 40 01 17 or kursus@eickemeyer.dk

Kontakt

Eickemeyer Danmark
Solbakken 26
6500 Vojens
CVR: 30916808

Åbningstider
Man - tors: 08.00 - 16.00
Fre: 08.00 - 15.00

+45 70 20 50 19
info@eickemeyer.dk

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