ALL HARMONY DOODLE PUPPIES RECEIVE BIO-SENSOR TRAINING STARTING THE FIRST WEEK
The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called “Bio Sensor” was developed. Later, it became known to the public as the “Super Dog” Program. Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects.
Their studies confirmed that there are specific time periods early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. The first period involves a window of time that begins at the third day of life and lasts until the sixteenth day. It is believed that because this interval of time is a period of rapid neurological growth and development, and therefore is of great importance to the individual.
TACTILE STIMULATION
Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
Head held erect - using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
Supine position - hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
Thermal stimulation—use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
SOCIALIZATION
Socialization studies confirm that one of the critical periods for humans (infant) to be stimulated are generally between three weeks and twelve months of age. For canines the period is shorter, between the fourth and sixteenth weeks of age. The lack of adequate social stimulation, such as handling, mothering and contact with others, adversely affects social and psychological development in both humans and animals. Here at Harmony Doodles we specialize in Socialization. With a big family we have plenty of hands to hold puppies. Our little ones absolutely love playing with the puppies. Between daily care, pictures and videos there is always a puppy to be held. The puppies are with their mom most of the time until 5 weeks of age. Then the moms get more of a break, and are just with their pups in the Morning and at night. We love to start playing with them around 4 1/2 to 5 weeks of age. On warm days the puppies love to play outside in the grass. We clap our hands and call for them to run after us. They get lots of opportunity to run and play.
Puppy Head Start Training - WE are happy to provide some wonderful puppy trainers:
We are currently working with Rebecca Golian at Love in the Lead dog training. Message us for more info. She offers a 6 week Board and Train puppy school.
Pick Up Day
Upon pick up of your puppy from Puppy Head Start Training please allow extra time. Training with the new family ensures a smooth transition with everything you need to know about maintaining and continuing your puppy’s training and socialization.
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