26/08/2024
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.
More information on Early Neurological Stimulation including the research behind the methods can be found here;
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:
1.Tactical stimulation (between toes)
2.Head held erect
3.Head pointed down
4.Supine position
5.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 polly’s puppies in order to give them this early neurological advantage! - and it gives me an excuse to handle the puppies more.. 2 beautiful boys
