Pups are doing well, all are gaining weight. Right now they are in the neo-natal period where they cannot see or hear and only respond to warmth, touch and smell. Starting today I am introducing the puppies to the "Bio Sensor" or "Super Dog" program which was developed by the U.S. Military and outlined in articles by Dr. Carmen Battaglia. It consists of early neurological stimulation which will have important and lasting effects on puppies. Stimulation exercises are for days 3 to 16. For 3-5 seconds, once a day the puppies are :
1. Tickled between the toes with a Q-tip
2. Held perpendicular to the ground.
3. Held head down.
4. Held on their back in the palm of my hand.
5. Lain on a cold damp cloth.
Today went well and nobody liked being on their back :)
Also, Miss Rylee received a gift from her gentleman, see below. How sweet :)
Handsome daddy
Some pictures of the Super Dog stimulation program
HAHAHA, No--they NEVER like the back part! Litter A Piper SCREAMED the loudest and the longest for this....... of course now she frequently sleeps on her back, legs spread of everyone to see HAHAHAHAHAH
ReplyDeleteThe extra time is worth it for smarter, more trainable puppies! :-)
-Grandma Angie
BTW, LOVE the new shots of Hondo--so handsome!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you have to lay them on a cold damp cloth? sounds very uninviting
ReplyDeleteThe 5 exercises are designed to teach their body/cells how to respond to stimuli earlier than they usually would--for smarter more trainiable puppies. Since you do not have sight or hearing yet you are going by smell and touch :-)
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