What is biosensor training?

What is biosensor training?

Biosensor training is a military canine training program. This is a proven technique demonstrating that dogs who are handled using the biosensor routine were found to outperform litter mates, have greater adaptability and resilience, and to have longer life spans.

What is bio sensory training for dogs?

The U.S. Military developed a program in the 1970’s called “Bio Sensor.” The program was developed to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes. The basic idea is that by exposing the pups to early “little stressors” it would help the pup develop more resilient responses to stress later on.

What is ENS training for puppies?

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) is a process we started doing that introduces mild stresses to very young puppies in a controlled way. These stresses help stimulate the neurological system which improves the growth and development of the pup’s immune system, cardiovascular system, and stress tolerance.

What is the Superdog program?

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. Listed in order of preference, the handler starts with one pup and stimulates it using each of the five exercises.

How do you stimulate a neurological early?

Early Neurological Stimulation

1. ENS requires handling the puppies one at a time while performing a series of five exercises.
2. 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.

How do you stimulate a puppy’s mind?

Here are some creative ways to stimulate your dog’s mind so they don’t get bored and misbehave:

1. Work on a new trick.
2. Play with interactive games or toys with your dog.
3. Run errands with your dog.
4. Give your dog a job to do.
5. Introduce your dog to new faces.
6. Give them new toys and rotate out the old ones.

How do you mentally stimulate a puppy?

When should you train your puppy?

Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as “sit,” “down,” and “stay,” as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. Formal dog training has traditionally been delayed until 6 months of age.

What are the benefits of ENS?

Five benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to ENS, including improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate); stronger heart beats; stronger adrenal glands; more tolerance to stress; and greater resistance to disease.

What is the Volhard test?

The Volhard “Puppy Aptitude Test or “PAT” was created by Joachim and Wendy Volhard as a way to test behavioral tendencies and predict what a puppy will be like as an adult also commonly called a “Puppy Temperament Test” or “Puppy Personality Test”. The test is ideally performed on puppies at 49 days old (7 wks).

What is early neural stimulation?

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), which involves applying gentle stressors to a very young animal for short periods of time, is thought to improve their stress responses later in life.

What do I do with my puppy all day?

Different dog breeds have different energy levels and rates of growth; the growth plates in their joints close at different ages. But do schedule play and exercise time into your puppy’s day: a walk around the neighborhood, playing with toys, and time spent bonding go a long way toward expending energy.