Whispering Oaks 🍁 working goldens

This is what I do with the pups from day 3 -day 17. I have done this with all my litters and find it great for them instead of laying there for two weeks, not hearing and not seeing anything.
for more info on the thoughts behind this google this and read all about it.

Neurological Stimulation Program Details
The five exercises are as follows. The duration of each of the five exercises is 3-5 seconds.


	1. Tactical stimulation (between toes) Holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds

	2. Head held erect Using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is in an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds

	3. 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. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds

	4. Supine position Hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds

	5. Thermal stimulation Use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds

These five exercises will produce neurological stimulations, none of which naturally occur during this early period of life. Experience shows that sometimes pups will resist these exercises, others will appear unconcerned. In either case a caution is offered to those who plan to use them. Do not repeat them more than once per day and do not extend the time beyond that recommended for each exercise. Over stimulation of the neurological system can have adverse and detrimental results. These exercises impact the neurological system by kicking it into action earlier than would be normally expected. The result being an increased capacity that later will help to make the difference in its performance. Those who play with their pups and routinely handle them should continue to do so because the neurological exercises are not substitutions for routine handling, play socialization or bonding


Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date:	31-5-2014
Sire:	Ft.Ch. Clockburn Clyde
Dam:	Whispering Oaks Golden Paws
Breeder:	Boukje Eekma
Fri 30 May 114	First day of mating. 48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilaziton taking place. The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
Sat 31 May 114	Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Sat 31 May 114 - Sun 1 Jun 114	Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
Sun 1 Jun 114 - Mon 2 Jun 114	Fertilisation occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
Mon 2 Jun 114 - Wed 4 Jun 114	Fertilised eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns. The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos. During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
Tue 10 Jun 114 - Thu 12 Jun 114	The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
Tue 10 Jun 114 - Tue 24 Jun 114	The blastocystes will grow into an embryos. During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
Fri 13 Jun 114 - Fri 20 Jun 114	Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge. The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
Thu 19 Jun 114 - Thu 26 Jun 114	Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time. Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help. Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
Tue 24 Jun 114 - Sat 28 Jun 114	An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant. It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
Fri 27 Jun 114	Start to increase the dams food ration. Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided. The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
Thu 3 Jul 114	The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
Sun 13 Jul 114	It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
Wed 16 Jul 114 - Thu 24 Jul 114	Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming. Her breasts become even more swollen. She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
Fri 18 Jul 114	The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day. You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
Fri 18 Jul 114 - Sat 2 Aug 114	Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
Mon 28 Jul 114 - Thu 31 Jul 114	Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
Tue 29 Jul 114	You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
Fri 1 Aug 114	Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees. Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
Sat 2 Aug 114	Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.