[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by rjwalt

Definitely, these pups are coming and this poor person does not need to be scared, this is the time to prepare and be calm, relaxed, and passing that energy on to the new momma. Most of my experience is with Rotties over a hundred pounds, the whelping box is a must and until the pups can really squirm and move away they need consistent monitoring to make sure they are not in a position to get squished and to make sure that all the pups are getting a fair share and supplementing the struggling pups if need be. That advice is good for all breeds though.


She just needs to be ready to assist and guide not transform into an emergency O.B.G.Y.N. if momma will let her clip and tie off the cords then she can do that with sterilized utensils of course, but if the mom objects to it and is actually doing it herself adequately, there is no need to force the issue. Sometimes you have to wait for that first bathroom/water/food break to take care of business and tidy up. Its all about keeping the pups safe and the momma happy and healthy.

There is a much higher risk of hernias if the breeder just let's the dog take care of it. Breeding is very serious so there is reason to be scared even more so when you don't know what your doing.