The Making of a SUPERDOG!

Puppies are growing really well, and all are putting on weight as expected. They are so sweet and I forget what timewasters they are. They already all respond to stroking, luxuriated against our touch and snuggling into our hands. Miss Hoax is being a fantastic mum but did leave them today for a play in the garden, we did some waits and a little gentle tug... well I was gentle she is mad, ha ha! She looks really fantastic and I think she wants to get back to working already!

Started Bio-Sensor program with the pups today. Coco was ok about all of them (slight resistance to all) and actually relaxed during the Q-Tip one. As expected Gucci argued them all, major screams about the supine position though yet not that bothered about the cold towel. Dior again had slight resitance to them but nothing specific to note.

I won't block up my blog with reactions to the program every day but will pop anything of intrest on here :)

For anyone intrested you can google the program but below is a quick description:

1. Tactile stimulation -
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. Stimulation 3-5 sec

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. 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. 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 struggle. 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. Stimulation 3-5 seconds.

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


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