DOODLEDOOS
SOCIALISATION PROGRAMME
At Doodledoos we firmly believe that socialising puppies begins early! Just two or three days after their birth the process of Early Neurological Stimulation begins with gentle touch and specific exercises which help our puppies develop resilience and coping mechanisms that bear long term benefits. Alongside the ENS programme we run Early Scent Introduction which enhances their ability to identify and react to a variety of scents. As the puppies grow and are able to run about, we introduce the concept of Free Work providing an enriching environment with various items and surfaces for puppies to explore freely, building confidence and communication skills.
While our puppies are busy investigating and learning all these new skills they hear sounds that will prepare them for the big wide world - washing machines, tumble dryers, hairdryer, hoover, fireworks, thunderstorms, babies crying, voices, motorbikes - you name it! With the aid of everyday household items and Sociable Sounds CDs, radio and TV, our puppies become desensitised to things they will encounter in later life, giving them confidence and ability to manage them in the future.
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Early Neurological Stimulation or BISENSOR is proven to have health and behavioural benefits for the developing puppy.
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Improved Cardiovascular Performance
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Stronger Adrenal Glands
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Increased Stress Tolerance
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Enhanced Immune System
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Improved Learning and Adaptability
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Enhanced Socialization Skills
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Boosts Brain Development
ESI
Early Scent Introduction
enables our puppies to register scents that they will come into contact with later on without causing any stress or behaviour issues. This helps the puppies in the following ways:
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Increased confidence
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Ability to tolerate and deal with new scents
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Better coping management in new environments
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Association and recognition skills beneficial for their new homes as well as with assistance work and therapy.
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FREE WORK
Free Work involves creating a safe, enriching environment with various items, surfaces and levels for puppies to explore freely
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Builds confidence & communication skills
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Encourages independence & exploration
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Develops balance & agility
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Puppies investigate at their own pace
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Provides enrichment and mental stimulation
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Prepares them for the future
SOUND
Sociable sounds are played to our puppies from a very early age. As soon as their ears open at around 2 weeks they hear sounds that will prepare them for life. These sounds need to be played on a regular basis in order for desensitisation to continue, so it's vital for new owners to carry on this work with their new puppies.
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