Day 5---I hope all of you mothers out there and all of you doggie mothers had a great day yesterday. Mamma Hope had another good day caring for the crew. She continues to feed them well and keeps them clean and warm.

Atz Lee found a cozy place under Mama's ear to take a snooze.

 

Rose and one other were just hanging around. No, I didn't put them up there, that was how they were when I went to check on things. These pups are amazingly strong.

Five year old Gavin is in heaven here with the puppies and is going to be a great socializer when they get a little bigger. For now he just gently loves on them. Eiven was the chosen puppy for him yesterday.

 

Gavin and Jewel take a little snooze together.

 

In the evening the puppies experienced their first session of Early Neurological Stimulation. For those that have never heard of it, this is what it consists of.

 

The five exercises are as follows. The duration of each of the five exercises is 5-10 seconds and done for 16 days.

	1. Tactical stimulation (between toes) 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. Also pinching the toes and paws gently. Time of stimulation 5-10 seconds
	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 in an upwards position. Time of stimulation 5-10 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. Time of stimulation 5-10 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 struggle. While also rubbing all parts of the pups body with your fingers. Time of stimulation 5-10 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. Time of stimulation 5-10 seconds
These five exercises will produce neurological stimulations, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life.

    Benefits of Stimulation

Five benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises.

The benefits noted were:

1. Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)

2. Stronger heart beats

3. Stronger adrenal glands

4. More tolerance to stress

5. Greater resistance to disease.

 

The puppies all handled it well, though some better than others. This process will be repeated each day now for the next 15 days.