High Gear Puppies
The High Gear Difference
Here at High Gear, we do things a bit differently. Below are just some of the reasons why we do what we do and what impacts it has on all our puppies.
Our Puppies are home raised from birth and are well socialized in our family setting. Our commitment is to produce healthy, sound puppies that conform to the breed standard in both looks and temperament.
All puppies are:
- Sold on a CKC Non-Breeding contract and to approved homes only
- Dewormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age
- Have first set of shots and a thorough wellness exam done by our Veterinarian
- Come with a customised puppy package full of goodies and information
- Come with 30 days of free pet insurence through TRUPANION
- A 2yr health guarantee
- And of course they come with LIFETIME breeder support
Since we spend every day with them and learn their individual personalities, we will ensure you and your family are making the best choice in choosing a puppy to suit your family needs and lifestyle.
We perform ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation)
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), also known as the "Super Dog Program", has been used for decades now and benefits puppy development in five major ways:
- Improved cardiovascular performance (heart rate)
- Stronger heart beats
- Stronger adrenal glands
- More tolerance to stress
- Greater resistance to disease
When our puppies are just 3 days old we begin using the ENS Program.
Why so early? We strive to produce happy, healthy puppies who grow into well-adjusted adult dogs. Well-adjusted dogs are less fearful, more focused, and respond appropriately to stress.
To accomplish this goal, we raise our dogs using the scientifically proven ENS program.
The ENS program was developed by the U.S Military as part of their
“bio-sensor” or “super puppy” program
and further studied and popularized by Dr. Carmen Battaglia
Dogs are what’s known as an “altricial” species, meaning they are born in a state where they are born helpless. Puppies can’t see, hear, maintain their own body temperature, or even eliminate on their own at birth.
(Compare this to a “precocial” species, such as horses, that within minutes of birth can see, hear, eat, maintain their own body temperature, and run.)
A pup's helpless state continues until they are about 2-3 weeks old, depending on breed.
At about 2-3 weeks old, puppies start to be able to hear, see, and move around a little better as well as to eliminate on their own. However, it’s the period between birth and this beginning of self-sufficiency that is critical for ENS.
Good Stress
ENS is a method of stimulating the nervous systems of the puppies during this time period.
It’s based on the principle of eustress:
- Distress is bad stress—stress that is too overwhelming or lasts too long to be healthy.
- Eustress is good stress. It’s the same kind of stress that causes you to get stronger when you work out.
Working out is stressful on the body, but builds the body, while distress is harmful to the body and causes damage of one kind or another.
ENS provides just the right amount of eustress to stimulate development. It’s like a gym workout for the puppies’ nervous system.
We have all heard stories of dogs who are aggressive around new people, scared of new places, or just scared of everything in general! ENS can help prevent these issues and create a more fulfilling relationship for dogs and owners.
In other words, ENS is critical to preparing your puppies to meet and conquer their world!
The methods we use are proven by science and experience to promote the best outcomes for our puppies.
We ONLY WANT TO RAISE puppies who have the best chance at the best life, and we believe the ENS program is critical for this GOAL.
