designed to stimulate
the neurological system with a series of five exercises.
The program is implemented daily,
twenty-four hours after birth until the sixteenth day.
The process requires
handling the puppies one at a time
while performing the series of five exercises.
1. Tactical stimulation (between toes)
2. Head held erect
3. Head pointed down
4. Supine position
5. Thermal stimulation
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2. Head held erect: Using both hands, the handler holds the pup 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. (Figure 2) |
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| 3. Head pointed down: Holding the pup firmly with both hands, the handler reverses the head and points it downward towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds (Figure 3) |
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| 4. Supine position: The puppy is held 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. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds. (Figure 4) |
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| 5. Thermal stimulation: Using a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes, the handler places the pup on the towel, feet down. The pup is not restrained from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds. (Figure 5) |
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These five exercises
will produce |
1. Improved
cardiovascular performance (heart rate)
2. Stronger heartbeats.
3. Stronger adrenal glands
4. More tolerance to stress
5. 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.
Secondary effects were also noted
regarding test performance.
In simple problem-solving tests
using detours in a maze,
the non-stimulated pups
became extremely aroused,
whined a great deal,
and made many errors.
Their stimulated littermates
were less disturbed or upset by test conditions,
and when comparisons were made,
the stimulated littermates were more
calm in the test environment,
made fewer errors
and were only occasionally
distressed when stressed.
Information from
by Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia, PHD.
Dr. Battaglia is a behavioral scientist and researcher
whose writings and lectures are well known
throughout the world of purebred dogs.
His seminars and lectures on
"Breeding Better Dogs"
parallel his popular book and video
by the same title.
that is serious about breeding
the best puppies possible.
It is also a must that a breeder
be properly trained in the technique.
"Bio Sensor Stimulation",
I feel I must caution you
that it is NOT for the novice ~
It is possible to over-stimulate.