Bio-Sensor Program
An Early Neurological Stimulation Program
We are always researching new ways to improve our breeding program and the life of all of our puppies. With that
in mind when I came across the Bio-Sensor program better know as the "Super Dog" program my curosity was
aroused. After much researching and speaking with other breeders who had already implemented this program with
great success in their puppies I decided that I was also going to use this program and for the last 2 years every
Luv-a-Doodle puppy has be given this program and with great success.
Methods of Stimulation

The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to
improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called "Bio Sensor" was developed. Later, it became
known to the public as the "Super Dog" Program. Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological
stimulation exercises could haveimportant and lasting effects. Their studies confirmed that there are specific time periods
early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. The first period involves a window of time that begins at the
third day of life and lasts until the sixteenth day. It is believed that because this interval of time is a period of rapid
neurological growth and development, and therefore is of great importance to the individual.

The "Bio Sensor" program was also concerned with early neurological stimulation in order to give the dog a superior
advantage. Its development utilized six exercises, which were designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each workout
involved handling puppies once each day. The workouts required handling them one at a time while performing a series of five
exercises. Listed in nor order of preference the handler starts with one put and stimulates it using each of the five exercises.
The handler completes the series from beginning to end before starting with the next pup. The handling of each pup once per
day involves the following exercises:
1. Tactile stimulation - 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. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 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 an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 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 3 - 5 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 sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3-5 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 3-5 seconds.
These five exercises will produce neurological stimulations, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life.
Experience shows that sometimes pups will resist these exercises, others will appear unconcerned. In either case a caution is
offered to those who plan to use them. Do not repeat them more than once per day and do not extend the time beyond that
recommended for each exercise. Over stimulation of the neurological system can have adverse and detrimental results.
These exercises impact the neurological system by kicking it into action earlier than would be normally expected. The result
being an increased capacity that later will help to make the difference in its performance. Those who play with their pups and
routinely handle them should continue to do so because the neurological exercises are not substitutions for routine handling,
play socialization or bonding.

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

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.
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