We will be performing Bio-Sensor stimulation program for your puppy's benefit!
Read the below article to learn what "Bio-Sensor" is and how it gives puppies the greatest opportunity to live up to their potential!
The following is an excerpt from a article by Dr Carmen Battaglia regarding early stimulation of puppies to maximize the performance of our dogs. You may read the full artical here: www.breedingbetterdogs.com.
"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."
The "Bio Sensor" program, or "Super Dog" program, focuses on early neurological stimulation in order to give the dog a superior advantage early on in life! The super dog program utilized six exercises which are designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each exercise involves handling puppies once each day. The workouts require handling them one at a time while performing a series of five exercises.
These five exercises will produce neurological stimulation, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life. We hope to provide your puppy with the best possible start to life!
The five Bio-Sensor Exercises are below:
1. Tactical stimulation (between toes): 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Benefits of Stimulation
The benefits noted were:
1. Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
2. Stronger heart beats
3. Stronger adrenal glands
4. More tolerance to stress
5. Greater resistance to disease.
In tests of learning, stimulated pups were found to be more active and exploratory than their non- stimulated littermates over which they were dominant in competitive situations. Generally, genetics account for about 35% of the performance, but the remaining 65‰ (management, training, nutrition) can make the difference. This "super dog" program can be started as early as the third day of life. Pups that are handled early and on a regular basis generally do not become hand-shy as adults.
Both experience and research have resulted in proving the beneficial effects that can be achieved via early neurological stimulation, socialization and enrichment experiences. Each has been used to improve performance and explain the differences that occur between individuals, their train-ability, health and potential. Using the Bio-Sensor program we hope to offer your puppy the best posible start to life that we can!
References:
• Battaglia, C.L., "Loneliness and Boredom" Doberman Quarterly, 1982 • Kellogg, W.N. & Kellogg The Ape and the Child, New York: McGraw Hill • Scott & Fuller, (1965) Dog Behavior -The Genetic Basics, University Chicago Press • Scott, J.P., Ross, S., A.E. and King D.K. (1959) The Effects of Early Enforced Weaning Behavior of Puppies, J. Genetics Psychologist, p 5: 261-81.
About The Author
Carmen L Battaglia holds a Ph.D. and Masters Degree from Florida State University. As an AKC judge, researcher and writer, he has been a leader in promotion of breeding better dogs and has written many articles and several books. Dr. Battaglia is also a popular TV and radio talk show speaker. His seminars on breeding dogs, selecting sires and choosing puppies have been well received by the breed clubs all over the country. Those interested in learning more about his seminars should contact him directly.
