It's not unusual for a Yorkie to not be ready for her whelping bed - especially a first time mom who has never used one before. Just be gentle and keep introducing her to it. You could use an exercise pen and place around the whelping box, keep her in the pen starting an hour a day and gradually increasing the time until she is sleeping in the whelping box. The exercise pen should be in a quiet area away from any hustle & bustle. I would have it in my bedroom & have a blanket over the top and side of the pen so make it dark, quiet, & secure. When the puppies are born she will use the box.
Good luck,
Teresa |