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Scratchy
12-06-2007, 08:13 AM
I found this posted in the articles section and wanted to bring it to the attention of public forum in hopes of getting more responses. It seems logical but have you actually experimented this and did you notice a difference? For those who haven't, what do you think?



In need for improving dog charasteristics, the American Army launched the "Super Dog Program". After years of research it was determined that early neurological stimulative exercise can give important long term efects. For the optimum result to be achieved it is also very important to know when to apply those exercises and that period is between the 3rd and 17th day of life of the pup. For that purpose, five exercises were created. It is important to do all five exercises every day, but only once a day, because you will not get better results if you repeat that more then once in one day. The best way is to do all five of those exercises with one pup and then to do it with another.

1. Stimulation between fingers. Holding pup in one hand, try to gently tickle it between the fingers on any paw. The best way is to use q-tips and it is not important for you to notice that puppy feals that tickelling. This exercise lasts 3-5 seconds.

2. Using both hands, hold pup upright (head up) for 3-5 seconds.

3. Holding pup gently with both hands, turn it up side down (head facing ground) and hold it like that 3-5 seconds.

4. Lay the pup on your palms in the way that his head is facing you. It is OK for pup to wiggle (it is only important to lay on his back). Hold him in that position for 3-5 seconds.

5. Take dry towel wich was refrigerated for at least five minuts. Put the puppy on that towel (belly down). Do not try to stop pup if it want to crawl. This exercise lasts 3-5 seconds too.

If you do that exercises right, you can expect next results:

-better blood flow
-stronger heart beats
-stronger adrenalin glands
-low stress sensitivety
-better immunity

In later tests, it was noticed that dogs on which that practice was applied are much more active and willing to explore, fast to learn and very dominant toward other-unstimulated pups from same litter.




Bullyson
12-06-2007, 09:35 AM
Where did you find that? Theres alot of mispelled and misworded stuff in there..?? I've never heard of such a thing..??

Scratchy
12-06-2007, 12:36 PM
Where did you find that? Theres alot of mispelled and misworded stuff in there..?? I've never heard of such a thing..??Under articles in the whelping section. It's under the title of "Army super dogs" or something like that

FearlessKnight
12-06-2007, 12:50 PM
Where did you find that? Theres alot of mispelled and misworded stuff in there..?? I've never heard of such a thing..?? not only that, but a lot of people do not believe in that sort of thing with this breed...and I also believe that is was just discussed here on this board just recently....14rock made a post about it.....I remeber....

Scratchy
12-06-2007, 12:56 PM
not only that, but a lot of people do not believe in that sort of thing with this breed...and I also believe that is was just discussed here on this board just recently....14rock made a post about it.....I remeber....
If you can find the post, let me know. I'll be looking further into it also.

FearlessKnight
12-06-2007, 12:57 PM
Here it is

http://www.game-dog.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24625&highlight=stimulate

Scratchy
12-06-2007, 12:57 PM
not only that, but a lot of people do not believe in that sort of thing with this breed...and I also believe that is was just discussed here on this board just recently....14rock made a post about it.....I remeber....That's why I'm looking for someone who either A. tried it or B. can tell of any science behind it.

yellaman420
12-07-2007, 07:16 AM
A.. Ive tried a similar method with a litter of pups that I had. Using some of the same stimulation exercises, in addition to others to see if there was any truth to it. Big time!! Some of the smaller pups recieved the stimulation while none of the dominant pups did. I started in the 2nd week of life and went to the 8th week. However, by the time the pups were ready to go, you couldnt tell who was the runt at birth. Also, the 1st top dog lost his spot once food was introduced and these others could compete with him.
B. The science behind it is the same principles as any conditioning. Stress, Recovery, Repeat. Figure out, or research the safe threshold for the pups mind. Allow them to experience the activity, record your observations and repeat until youve met your goals. The nervous system and the endocrine system are the main areas that these test really measure and help improve. It is definitely worth your time as a 'breeder' and the quality of life that your pup and new owner both enjoy as a result. Plus its good word of mouth. "Look at this strong, smart pup Ive gotten!"

Scratchy
12-07-2007, 08:31 AM
A.. Ive tried a similar method with a litter of pups that I had. Using some of the same stimulation exercises, in addition to others to see if there was any truth to it. Big time!! Some of the smaller pups recieved the stimulation while none of the dominant pups did. I started in the 2nd week of life and went to the 8th week. However, by the time the pups were ready to go, you couldnt tell who was the runt at birth. Also, the 1st top dog lost his spot once food was introduced and these others could compete with him.
B. The science behind it is the same principles as any conditioning. Stress, Recovery, Repeat. Figure out, or research the safe threshold for the pups mind. Allow them to experience the activity, record your observations and repeat until youve met your goals. The nervous system and the endocrine system are the main areas that these test really measure and help improve. It is definitely worth your time as a 'breeder' and the quality of life that your pup and new owner both enjoy as a result. Plus its good word of mouth. "Look at this strong, smart pup Ive gotten!"Is this something that has to be performed on a daily basis?


Oh yeah thanks for the reference FK

yellaman420
12-11-2007, 11:17 AM
Ive done the project according to a man named Dr. Fox in his book "SuperDogs" as quoted By Bob Stevens in his book "Dogs of Velvet and Steel". Both Fox and Stevens recommend once a day for the first 3 weeks of life. In the research of another man by the name of Pfaffenberg, he did the expirement with Beagles and Bloodhounds and had an increase in the general health, vigor and problem solving abilities. He used pups from the same litter too, this way you limit the variables. But since we want all of our pups to turn out good... Stevens cautioned that it is possible to overdo it and ruin a pup, so dont go torturing the pup. If anything, use the above program and record your results.