I usually get my whelping box and supplies ready about 2 weeks before delivery. She is bathed and shaved at that time also before going into the whelping pen. She is kept separate from the other dogs and has her own potty place. I would rather have a confined place than have them whelp anywhere they choose and then having them drag the pups around if they want to move them to a new place. When they are in a whelping area, I can easily monitor the mom and pups several times per day and easily spot problems that may occur. Good luck!! |