Early Neurological Stimulation
From day 3-16 healthy, stress free puppies are provided Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), also known as the "Super Dog Program". By providing small stresses we can help to "jump start" a puppy's neurological system.
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Benefits of ENS:
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stronger heartbeat and heart rate
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greater resistance to stress
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stronger adrenal system
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stronger immune system
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greater endurance
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By using the ENS protocol, you can change the puppy for the rest of it's life!
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Transitional Period
Changing Fast
Week three is exciting here at The Heritage Garden! Puppies eyes open, they start to hear, they start toddling around the box, and they learn to lap food. We follow both Puppy Culture and Avidog protocols, which takes quite a bit of time but is worth it for super development.
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Protecting Eyes
Newly opened puppy eyes should be protected from bright light. As their eyes begin to open, we create den-like lighting (dim the lights). This helps their eyes develop safely as their eyesight strengthens.
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Lapping Liquids
In this week, puppies will begin to lap liquids. We provide them with goat milk in a shallow pan to allow them to develop this ability.
Enriching the Environment
Puppies benefit from having an enriching environment. We provide age appropriate items. For this week, they will benefit greatly from tactile items which they can explore by scent, sound, and texture. An enriching environment optimizes brain development and is continued until the puppies go to their new homes.
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During this time, we introduce specific toys for them to walk over and crawl under. The careful introduction of toys helps the puppies develop both physically and cognitively.
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Cuddle Sessions
Daily cuddling and handling is vital to puppies becoming well-adjusted dogs that accept grooming and veterinary care. We continue to cut their fast growing toe nails every three days and start introducing the nail grinder.