Sky Creek

Puppies are growing. All eyes are open and they are beginning to hear

What our puppies experience Week 3 Nails clipped Dewormed and coccidia prevention Introduce food towards end of week Continue individual puppy cuddle sessions daily Complete ENS day 16 Complete ESI day 16 touch/stroke puppies a few minutes each day Introduce at least one new thing/experience daily Introduce tactile items Visitors start in home socialization Puppies hearing begins end of this week, watch for startle relex

What our puppies experience week 2

What our puppies experience week 1 Daily weights Tails docked day 2 Dew claws removed day 2 Nails clipped day 3 Early Neurological Stimulation days 3-16 Early Scent Introduction days 3-16 What is ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) What Is Early Neurological Stimulation for Puppies? Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) is a series of gentle, daily exercises performed on newborn puppies between three and 16 days old to stimulate their neurological systems. Developed by the U.S. Military, these exercises include tactile stimulation, head-holding in various positions, and thermal stimulation, with the goal of improving cardiovascular performance, increasing stress tolerance, and boosting resistance to disease. The five exercises of ENS Tactile stimulation: Gently tickling the puppy between the toes with a Q-tip or finger for 3–5 seconds. Head held erect: Holding the puppy upright for 3–5 seconds with its head level with its tail. Head pointing down: Holding the puppy upside down for 3–5 seconds, with its head toward the ground. Supine position: Cradling the puppy on its back in the palm of your hands for 3–5 seconds. Thermal stimulation: Placing the puppy, feet down, on a cool, damp cloth for 3–5 seconds. Benefits of ENS Improved cardiovascular performance Stronger heart beats Stronger adrenal glands Increased tolerance to stress Greater resistance to disease Enhanced problem-solving abilities What Early Scent Introduction - Early Scent Introduction (ESI) is a program where newborn puppies are exposed to a variety of novel, natural scents between days 3 and 16 of life to stimulate neurological development and improve their sense of smell. The process involves introducing a new scent for about 5 seconds each day, and it is believed to enhance cognitive function and long-term scenting ability. Benefits of Early Scent Introduction Stimulates brain development: Controlled exposure to scents during the critical 3-16 day period positively impacts the nervous system's growth and function. Improves scenting ability: ESI can lead to dogs with more total scenting titles and who achieve them at a younger age. Enhances stress tolerance: It helps neurologically prime the puppy to handle mild stressors more effectively as an adult. Primarily for any puppy: While beneficial for future hunting or tracking dogs, the exercise is recommended for any puppy to stimulate brain development.

Puppies are 2 weeks old. Eyes have started to open and puppies are starting to toddle. Puppies have undergone daily Early Neurological stimulation and early scent introduction.