As I want to provide the best possible upbringing for Elsie's puppies I have decided to follow the Puppy Culture program.
More information can be found here;
https://www.puppyculture.com/
More information can be found here;
https://www.puppyculture.com/
One of the topics I became interested in during my research into puppy development was the work of Dr Carmen Battaglia on the effects of early neurological stimulation on Puppies. 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.
Dr Battaglia states that early neurological stimulation of puppies can affect and change the puppy for the rest of it's life.
As the neurological system is forming research has shown that stressing neonatal puppies, very slightly produces beneficial effects on them for the rest of their lives. Puppies who have undergone early neurological stimulation have;
http://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation
The program utilises 5 exercises that are designed to stimulate the neurological system. The handling of each pup once per day involves the following exercises:
These exercises involve gentle handling of the puppies, from touching their toes with a cotton wool bud to gently placing them onto their backs for a few seconds.
I have been following these exercises with Elsie's puppies in order to give them this early neurological advantage! - and it give me an excuse to handle the puppies more....... ;) Mr Grey puppy slept through most of the tactile stimulation exercise!
Dr Battaglia states that early neurological stimulation of puppies can affect and change the puppy for the rest of it's life.
As the neurological system is forming research has shown that stressing neonatal puppies, very slightly produces beneficial effects on them for the rest of their lives. Puppies who have undergone early neurological stimulation have;
- Greater Stress Tolerance
- Greater Resistance to Disease
- Faster Adrenal System
- Stronger Heart Rate
- Increased Heart Rate.
http://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation
The program utilises 5 exercises that are designed to stimulate the neurological system. The handling of each pup once per day involves the following exercises:
- Tactical stimulation (between toes)
- Head held erect
- Head pointed down
- Supine position
- Thermal stimulation.
These exercises involve gentle handling of the puppies, from touching their toes with a cotton wool bud to gently placing them onto their backs for a few seconds.
I have been following these exercises with Elsie's puppies in order to give them this early neurological advantage! - and it give me an excuse to handle the puppies more....... ;) Mr Grey puppy slept through most of the tactile stimulation exercise!
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