We use a program originally developed by the U.S. Military to improve the performance of dogs, called the "Bio Sensor" method, which later 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 on dogs including:
Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
Stronger heart beats, Stronger adrenal glands,
More tolerance to stress
Greater resistance to disease
In tests of learning, stimulated pups were found to be more active and were more exploratory than their non-stimulated littermates, over which they were dominant in competitive situations.
The "Bio Sensor" program utilizes six exercises, which last only from 3-to-5 seconds, once a day from the age of 3 days until 16 days which include:
1. Tactile stimulation - holding the pup the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot
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| Lola is helping out with the exercises |
2. Head held erect - the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail.
3. Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward.
4. Supine position - holding 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 or struggle.
5. Thermal stimulation - placing the pup on a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator.
We welcome your comments if you have any questions or observations about this program.
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