Sinburg Kennels Dog Boarding

11/06/2024

Hana is wondering if Chocolate Labs melt?

10/06/2024

08/11/2022

Ozzy and Seance helped pick up some of the fallen branches. Of course they took breaks to play.

05/11/2022

28/10/2022

Rainy days don't stop these girls. Tessa and Stormy .

26/07/2022

With this recent heat wave, for the information hungry, I thought I would post some data that goes beyond just reminding people to not leave their dog in the car, or to check the pavement temperature...

There is a fair amount of research on heat related injury in dogs (heat stroke was the 3rd most common cause of death in military working dogs during desert storm, so the DoD funds a lot of research).

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
• There is no specific temp that causes injury – it is a combination of temperature, activity level, and conditioning
• Re**al temp poor indicator of where a dog is at – brain temp is what counts
• Hot and humid environments are highest risk for over heating
• It takes 14-60d to acclimatize depending on condition of dog and intensity of training. The military frequently uses treadmills indoors in rooms that they steadily increase the temperature of.
• Footpads are a major source of heat dissipation, but the mouth is the primary source of heat dissipation
• Cardiovasc status greatly affects ability to dissipate heat
• Peak temp may happen in 1st 15min after finishing activity
• Dogs can’t sniff and pant at the time so panting SAR dogs have decreased performance
• Heat related illness can be divided into
o Heat stress – excessive thirst and controlled panting
o Heat exhaustion – heat stress plus weakness and uncontrolled panting.
o Heat Stroke – heat exhaustion plus central nervous system, and multiorgan issues

SYMPTOMS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
• Spade tongue (thin, flat, deep red tongue that is flared at the tip)
• You can distract with noxious odour to see if your dog stops panting as a way to distinguish between heat stress and heat exhaustion
• Increased frothing is bad - it represents an effort to evaporate more fluid
• If lips pulled back enough to expose the big teeth at the back of the mouth
• Excessive panting looks like they are struggling for air – they aren’t suffocating, they are trying to cool down. Get them to water.

RISK OF OVERHEATING IS INCREASED BY:
• Muzzles interfere with panting; muzzled working dogs are at increased risk of overheating
• Brachycephalic (snub nosed) breeds
• Upper airway issues
• Cardiovascular and/or neurologic disease
• Obesity
• Previous heat injury event
• Poor physical conditioning
• DEHYDRATION!!! - Heat causes increased water loss (up to 6L/day), which affects blood flow. Blood is central to the body’s ability to dissipate heat. Dehydration is a major risk factor for overheating. If your working dog needs to be in the heat, prehydrate by offering unlimited flavoured water (eg dilute low salt chicken broth) first thing in the morning

TREATMENT:
• Get them in water! Research has shown that even ambient temperature water (like a livestock water trough, etc.) is still beneficial. Soak the haircoat down to the skin, then seek veterinary care as indicated.

12/06/2022

14 year old Cassius still knows have to have a good time.

12/03/2022

Belle and Walter posing for some cookies.

26/02/2022

Ferris and Hong Shao Rou enjoying the crisp morning. When you run fast you don't notice the cold!

22/02/2022

Berkley doesn't seem to mind this windy, cold weather, so a game of chase the stick it is 😊

05/01/2022

Charlie and Dave loving the snow today

26/12/2021

Some snow day fun ☃️

04/12/2021

First snow for little Pepper!

17/11/2021

We've had a couple people wonder, so I thought I'd post that we are okay here at Sinburg!
We have some minor flooding (that has gone down), but the building is on higher ground, so no risk to us. Roads are open to us.

Please be safe out there!

04/09/2021

Lets talk about social dogs for a moment!
I think when most people hear that, they think of a group of dogs actively engaging with each other (wrestling, chasing ect). There are different "levels" of social dogs. Here is a good display of a more neutral interaction. Kevin (shepherd x) is social. He enjoys the other dogs presents, occasional sniff and wanting to see what they're up to when they're interested in it. He does not appreciate dogs in his face or full body contact. Absolutely nothing is wrong with that, and its very important to read your dog and dogs in your care! The dogs with him respect that and listen to the cues we may not even notice.

We'll share a video with the other mixable dogs we have in, that are much more full on and enjoy full body contact wrestling as a comparison. (Facebook isn't letting me upload multiple videos in a post)

Which is your dog?

11/07/2021

New boarding dog, Ace. Already loving this guy.

29/06/2021

Two long-time Sinburg guests and best buds. Love Charlie 'n Dave!

16/06/2021

Long time Sinburg vacationers. Jake n Sasha