Khanright Training and Behaviour

11/05/2024

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Solar storms and how it may impact your dogs.

Scientific studies have repeatedly demonstrated that dogs are sensitive to geomagnetic changes.

Currently the earth is experiencing a powerful solar storm. It's effects on our dogs should not be underestimated. Especially our sensitive working dogs who are bred to have a heightened sense of direction. Dogs who are anxious or nervous may experience exacerbated symptoms. Dogs are sensitive to even small changes in the earth's magnetic field, this current storm is big and disruptive.

Epileptic dogs and people may be affected. There is a huge body of evidence relating to solar storms and seizures, have a little Google, there's too many relevant bits of literature to post here.

What can you do? Dogs are at increased risk of becoming disorientated in new environments, keep them on lead, in sight, have a heightened awareness of where they are. For dogs who rely on their sense of direction for work such as sheepdogs working hills, search and rescue dogs, tracking dogs, hunting dogs and trail dogs, it might be worth evaluating putting off any work where a dog may get lost. This is not me being a f***y either, I've already heard of a couple of normally savvy dogs becoming lost and disoriented in the north of Scotland, out of character for them.

In humans existing mental health conditions can worsen temporarily, particularly conditions caused by or associated with trauma, where your integral ability to orientate becomes distrupted and makes you feel unsafe, increasing anxiety and hypervigilance. This change in your presentation can also impact your dogs.

Just something to be aware of. As much as it sounds like hippy woo woo nonsense, I can assure you, it's a thing.

"the idea that animals can detect Earth’s magnetic field has traveled the path from ridicule to well-established fact in little more than one generation. Dozens of experiments have now shown that diverse animal species, ranging from bees to salamanders to sea turtles to birds, have internal compasses. Some species use their compasses to navigate entire oceans, others to find better mud just a few inches away."

https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/61/3/29/413382/Magnetoreception-in-animalsDetermining-how-animals

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259472878_Dogs_are_sensitive_to_small_variations_of_the_Earth's_magnetic_field

27/04/2024

Come and see us today at the centre, Birchington. We are doing a demo at 12:00 on the green opposite. Come and watch and then ask the trainers and handlers any questions you have.

27/04/2024

Hi everyone
The suns out now so come down to The Centre in Birchington alongside the library! We have a smashing stall and at 12.00 we are doing a little training display on Dog Acre 😃

28/02/2024

🐕. please help me raise money for dementia uk.🐕
My two dogs and I are planning to walk 100 miles in the month of March. please donate what you can to help us on our way. It is all appreciated..
My reason why........
This is my Mother in Law Jan, one of her favourite things to do in life was to wander around the shops with her daughter Nikki buying things for all of her grandchildren. she cooked the most amazing sunday dinners and as for christmas!! going to their house was my favourite thing to do. She had biscuit tins and sweet tins that all the kids young and old always raided. Four years ago she took a tumble at home and ended up on hospital. She never walked again, You see, she has Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and a few other types of dementia. Her body is forgetting what it should do, her legs no longer receive signals from her brain so she can't bend her legs, she can wiggle her toes 🥰 but her legs just don't work. The joint pain is terrible so she cannot even be hoisted out of bed. She has spent 4 years in bed. (can you imagine 1460 days and nights in bed). She has lost the ability to comprehend time, and is unable to reason. In a short space of time this vibrant lady has lost almost everything, her husband (died April 2022), her home as she couldn't stay their alone she needs help to do everything including drinking and eating. She gets down , but always smiles when she sees us.
Please help raise as much money as we can.
Thank you
Tracey, Max and Digby. 🐾🐾🐾

27/02/2024

Just amazing hard work, dedication, persistence and consistency, these are all skills that this amazing duo of a team have shown over our 6 levels. But who is it?? 🤷‍♀️🐾🐶

27/02/2024

So proud of our training teams, 3 level 5’s receiving their rosettes and certificates tonight. Are you waiting for yours?

13/02/2024

Look at what this great team have achieved. They have just passed their level four. This gorgeous boys can be a bit wary of our radiators (big scary things ) but he has done an amazing job and has worked with the fab Vicky to conquer his fear. Well done you guys. 🐾🐾🐾

13/02/2024

What can we say?? Huge congratulations to the brilliant Jill and her gorgeous girl for passing their level 1. You guys rock. 🐾🐾

13/02/2024

A huge congratulation goes to the fab Rhys, Luke and their gorgeous boy for competing our level one course. What an amazing job they have done. 🐾🐾🐾

13/02/2024

One of our 730 class members is due to get their level 4 certificate tonight. Can’t wait for them to get it. They have worked so hard. I wonder who it is?

13/02/2024

I wonder who is expecting to get their certificates this evening? 2 amazing teams in our 630 class. Is it you?

08/02/2024

As the seasons change, so does the risk of Alabama rot, a serious but rare disease affecting dogs, causing skin and kidney damage. As we enter its most prevalent months, it's crucial to recognise the signs: skin sores, fatigue, loss of appetite, and vomiting. 🍂🐕

Awareness and quick action are vital for your dog's health. Keep them clean, especially after muddy adventures, and always consult your vet if you spot any symptoms.

Be sure to share with your friends who have dogs to help spread awareness.

Find out more here: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/alabama-rot-in-dog