About our Program

What we do here at YEG Havadoodles!

Our goal at Yeg Havadoodles is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our puppies to develop and grow. Raised in our living room, we use a combination of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), and desensitization to common household sounds and grooming tools to ensure that our puppies are ready for anything. Our puppies are given lots of opportunities for play and socialization, helping them become well-adjusted and confident dogs. More details down below!

What is ENS?

ENS or Early Neurological Stimulation is a process we do with the pups starting on Day 3 through 16. These stimulation help to improve:

Brain development
Circulation and immune system
Stimulate the neurological system
Improve stress response layer in life
Daily physical check of the pups

It shows the pup they are being separated from their mom and siblings for a short period of time. (Helps with Separation Anxiety)

Here are 5 different ways we stimulating the pup. Each step is done for 5 seconds.

Tactile Stimulation- Q-Tip rubbed on paws
Head Erect - Perpendicular with head up
Head Down - Perpendicular with head down
Supine - Rest with back in palms
Thermal Stimulation - Place on damp cold towel on all fours.

What is ESI?

ESI is Early Scent Introduction. On day 3 through 16 we introduce a new scent to the puppies. When they stay to smell the scent they get a (+) positive. When they try to move away from the scent they get a (-) negative. And when they’re unsure they get a (0) neutral.

This enhances their ability to identify and react to scents.

Introducing natural scents early on can help:

- Introduce puppies to new scents in a controlled way

- Improves scenting ability later on in life.

- Enhances confidence and stability as adults

- Reduce behavioural issues in the long term.

Weight checks, developmental learning and introductions.

We believe it’s incredibly important to ensure our puppies are healthy and thriving from the very beginning. From the day they are born, we carefully track their weight, growth, and overall well-being through regular health checks and daily interaction.

As the puppies grow, we gently introduce them to common grooming tools such as brushes and clippers so they feel comfortable and prepared for their first grooming appointment. We also begin introducing them to car rides in kennels to help them become familiar with travel and reduce the likelihood of car sickness.

In addition, we start the foundation for good habits early by introducing pee-pad training and beginning basic kennel training.

Our puppies are also spoiled with plenty of toys and enrichment activities to keep them happy, engaged, and developing properly. These include enrichment toys such as snuffle mats and a ball pit, which help encourage scent work, curiosity, and confidence.

We are always looking for new ways to enrich their environment and experiences, helping each puppy grow into a confident, happy, and well-adjusted companion.

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