Neurally Stimulating the Puppies

Neurally stimulating the puppies now, see they've grown so big!

(I need to get pictures of this but seem to do it when it's quiet and usually home alone)

1.  Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the puppy between the toes on any one foot.  Time of stimulation:  3-5 seconds.

It is not necessary to see a reaction.  Handler must ensure not to control or transmit anything to the puppy.  3-5 seconds, calm, in a quiet setting.

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 - hold puppy firmly with both hands, the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it tail is directly above its head.  Moves the synovial along the spine. 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.  Allow the puppy its reaction to rest or struggle. Time of stimulation, 3-5 seconds.

5.  Thermal stimulation - use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator (after 10 days old, a chill can compromise a new born severly).  Place the puppy on the towel, feet down.  Do not use restraint from moving.  Allow the puppy to react naturally.  Time of stimulation, 3-5 seconds.

These five exercises will produce neurological stimuation, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life.  Experience shows that sometimes pups will resist these exercises, other will appear unconcerned.  In either case a caution is offered to those who plan to do this.  Do not repeat them more than once per day and do not extend the time beyond that recommended for each exercise.

These exercises impact the neurological system by kicking it into action earlier than would normally expected.  The result being an increased capacity that later will help to make the difference in its performance.  Those who play with their puppies and routinely handle them should continue to do the neurological exercises however are not substitutions for routine handling, play, socialization and bonding.

Five benefits

Improved cardio vascular performance

stronger heart beats

stronger adrenal glands

more tolerance to stress

greater resistance to disease

In tests in learning, stimulated pups were found to be more active and were more explorator than their non-stimulated littermates over which they were dorminant in compelttive situations.

so...

please understand when looking at the Volhard apptitude testing, our puppies test with less stress and are more outgoing, they usually enjoy the testing. Our puppies in the past have tested with a couple of 1s and 2s as well as straight 3s.

 hence why I strongly guess and allow the reservation list come to the personality testing.

If you are getting a puppy out of this litter, it would behoove you greatly to be at the personality testing.  Only the people on the reservation list is invited and will be told when and where the testing will take place.

the neural stimulation of these puppies encourages performance and show ability puppies due to strong constitutions and ability to handle stress

This is La Roux' and Viktor's first litter.  I don't have other litters to compare to, I can only make my best educated guess what exactly these pup's personalities and abilities will be like, and why we do have them testing with the Vohard certified tester.

xoxo, Paula