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Biosensor program is
The biosensor (or Superdog) program consists of a set of methods designed to initiate neurological stimulation in dogs during their early developmental phase in order to produce marked and lasting increases in performance.
The program was developed in the 1970's in the United States by the U.S. Military. Based on years of research, it was determined that dog performance for military purposes could be improved through early neurological stimulation. Important and lasting physiological and psychological benefits could be induced by subjecting a puppy to stimulation exercises during two critical periods in their development.
The canine neurological stimulation exercises used in the biosensor program comprise a total of six stimulations, five of which are listed here. There are two critical windows during development where the application of the exercises has the most impact, the first being during third and sixteenth day of life. Each exercise is applied for a specific duration of time; exceeding the proscribed time intervals for each exercise can cause over-stimulation and result in adverse and detrimental results (to the dog itself and by extension to it' performance). As such, it is essential not to exceed the proscribed time intervals for each exercise.
The stimulations in a sense "kick start" the neurological system earlier than normally expected during development, which results in increased capacity that manifests in improved performance later on in the dog' life.
Experience shows that sometimes pups will resist these exercises, others will appear unconcerned.
The stimulations are not a substitute for routine handling, socialization or bonding.
1. Tactile stimulation:
2. Head held erect:
3. Head pointed down:
4. Supine position:
5. Thermal Stimulation:
http://www.elcajonschutzhundclub.com/Early%20Neurological%20Stimulation.pdf
http://www.tallyhopoodles.com/BioSensor.pdf
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com/articles/early_neurological_stimulation_en.php