I usually whelp in a puppy play pen with a top on it. Off the ground easier for me to help whelp (my ole back). Mom and pups are out of the way and safe. I line botom with rubber tiles so they have sure footing when they begin to walk and not walking on the grates, and washable piddle pads on top of that. Whelping box in a corner. I've made a cover to go over the entire pen to keep them warm. Usually begin confining mom in there about a week before her first due date. She leaves at when weaning is done, but puppies stay.
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