Goodwood turns down its engines to assist canines unwind at soothing new canine pageant

The sound and frequencies from Tibetan singing bowls and gongs have healing effects on the body and on the nervous system, explained Ms Swider, who said canine sessions are half an hour shorter than human ones due to dogs’ more sensitive hearing.

She said it helps dogs to “go into a really deep restorative state, which activates the body system for self-healing”.

The classical musician said that the vibrations can also help with pain relief. “It can help lessen the pain but it is mainly about relaxation,” she said.

“If the dog is feeling a bit stressed, then the pure and soothing sounds will help the dog feel more calm and relaxed.”

She said dogs “can become quite triggered easily”, with traffic and high frequencies potentially leading dogs to feel more threatened.

She added: “We are all striving to find that relaxation, whether or not we’re an animal or a human.”

The Duke of Richmond and Gordon said that he wanted to create a “totally different and engaging” experience for owners, dog-lovers and pooches themselves.

He added: “We thought that it would be great to dedicate an entire event to them, just as we do with cars and horses at our other flagship meetings.”