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How Is a Heaven Bound Labrador Puppy Raised?

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At Heaven Bound Labradors, we are committed to raising well-adjusted, confident, and healthy puppies through Puppy Culture training and Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS).

ENS, originally developed by the U.S. Military as part of its Bio-Sensor or Super Puppy program, was later studied and popularized by Dr. Carmen Battaglia. This program enhances the neurological development of puppies during their most critical growth stages.

Dogs are classified as an "altricial" species, meaning they are born completely dependent on their mother. At birth, puppies cannot see, hear, regulate their body temperature, or even eliminate without assistance. Their mobility is limited to slow, short-distance crawling, and their dependence continues for the first 2–3 weeks of life. (By contrast, “precocial” species—such as horses—can see, hear, stand, and run within minutes of birth.)

Around 2–3 weeks of age, puppies begin to see, hear, and move more independently. However, it is during the critical period between birth and the development of self-sufficiency that ENS plays a vital role.

ENS exercises help stimulate early neurological development, preparing puppies for the next critical phase: socialization. This period is essential in shaping their ability to interact confidently with humans, other dogs, and new environments. By incorporating ENS into our program, we help ensure that our puppies develop the emotional resilience needed to handle socialization challenges and adapt successfully to their new homes.

In short, ENS sets the foundation for well-balanced, confident puppies who are ready to take on the world!

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