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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  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. |
Hernias typically happen when the mom chews the cord too close to the belly and pulls too hard or sometimes they just happen naturally whether you cut the cord or not, there is a chance that the opening just will not close properly. If all goes well and the dog allows her to step in and clip the cord/tie it off, then there is no harm in doing so as long as she uses sterile supplies. I had a pup who had a naturally occurring hernia, it closed up on its own before the 4 month mark where we would have had to have surgery.
If she is unsure how to do it there are several options available, books, she can consult with an experienced breeder, or vet, and if all else fails, YouTube has amazing videos of births and great step by step tutorials on how to handle a lot of the problems that might arise safely.