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bjh · 10-02-2009, 05:56 PM

My females start spending more time away from the babies when they are 9 days old. Laying outside the box is normal. As long as the pups are gaining and not crying then I think everything is fine. Mom does need to be confined in a x-pen or small area where she will ear her pups if they need her. Once the pups start walking I think it is best to setup the x-pen where mom can get away from the pups if she wants to.

Once my momma's pups are about a week old the mommas are ready to come out in the living room for short periods so I will get them out of the puppy room for a short while. That gives the momma chance to run around a little and stretch her legs. Momma dogs have a lot responsibility in raising their pups so it is important that the momma get lots of love and attention too.

10-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#13
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	My females start spending more time away from the babies when they are 9 days old. Laying outside the box is normal. As long as the pups are gaining and not crying then I think everything is fine. Mom does need to be confined in a x-pen or small area where she will ear her pups if they need her. Once the pups start walking I think it is best to setup the x-pen where mom can get away from the pups if she wants to. Once my momma's pups are about a week old the mommas are ready to come out in the living room for short periods so I will get them out of the puppy room for a short while. That gives the momma chance to run around a little and stretch her legs. Momma dogs have a lot responsibility in raising their pups so it is important that the momma get lots of love and attention too. Last edited by bjh; 10-02-2009 at 05:58 PM.