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Early Neurological Stimulation Protocol
Early Neurological Stimulation Protocol
Starting at Day 3 our puppies start to undergo Early Neurological Stimulation. This system is relatively the same for every breeder who utilizes it. This protocol ends on Day 16.
1. Tactile Stimulation
A q-tip tickled between the toes for 3-5 seconds
2. Position Changes
a. Head held up, the puppy his held with it’s head upright and rear pointed toward the ground for 5 seconds
b. Head held down, opposite of the first position, maintained for 5 seconds.
c. Supine Position, puppy is placed on it’s back for 5 seconds
3. Thermal Stimulation
All four of puppy’s feet are placed on a cold, damp wash cloth for five seconds.
We do these things with our puppies outside of regular handling to stimulate their Neurological System. Done once a day from Day 3 to Day 16 results in Stronger Heartbeats, Stronger Heart rates, An adrenaline system that moves faster when they need it to, more resistance to disease and a greater tolerance of stress for the rest of their lives.
Early Scent Introduction Protocol
Early Scent Introduction Protocol
Along side ENS from day 3 to day 16, our puppies receive early scent introduction. This is where we introduce one natural scent a day for thirteen days. Using primarily herbs, spices, some fruits and vegetables, grass, dirt and training equipment but never any chemicals.
Each scent is placed in front of the puppy for 5 seconds and their reaction is noted as either positive, neutral or negative. Introducing these things early, in a controlled way, can help improve their scenting ability later in life, enhance their confidence and stability as adults and reduce behavioral issues in the long term.
Warsong Early Crate Introduction Protocol
Warsong Early Crate Introduction Protocol
Crating is a part of every dog’s life at some point, whether you use them in your home or not (although we highly recommend using them). Our crate training protocol is done to help reduce the stress of transitioning to their new homes. We start normalizing our puppies to the crate at 4 weeks old.
Starting at 4 weeks of age, crates are left open in the puppy playpen for them to come and go as they please. This creates a passive den familiarity, allowing them to note the crate as a safe space. They are free to wander in and out of this crate, and sometimes they choose to nap inside voluntarily.
Week 5 and 6 we introduce meals in the crate, one meal per day is eaten in individual crates to create the positive association with it that they’ll need to continue crate training at home.
Week 7 Puppies are fed 1 meal in their crate and we introduce a scheduled nap. Scheduling a nap when puppies are sleepy helps them relax in the crate, teaching them to self soothe and settle on their own.
Week 8, we start to gradually increase the time spent in the crate during meals and naps, they begin sleeping in their individual crates overnight.
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