female died unexpectedly??

[SteelyDan]

I don't know of I've ever slept from 11pm to 5am the week before or week after having pups. Had them whelp at my bed side with a few first timers even. Im kind of a worrier though n can't sleep unless I check them every few hours.

[Officially Retired]

my main brood bitch from years ago got accustomed of me doing the last part
she would get the pups till halfway and look at me like , do your thing

That is how my bitches got to be: would start pushing, look back, and pretty much "expect" me to handle the rest

I don't know of I've ever slept from 11pm to 5am the week before or week after having pups. Had them whelp at my bed side with a few first timers even. Im kind of a worrier though n can't sleep unless I check them every few hours.

Yep. I always take my bitches inside 2 weeks out, so they have plenty of time to get over the anxiety of being brought in, and adapt to the new routine. Recommend all this in my book (& DVDs), in fact.

And, yes again, the crate's in the bedroom, so I know everything that's going on. Pups and mama stay inside until till I am convinced they're all strong and nursing ... and that mama isn't a retard who lays on her pups, etc. ... and I usually wait until their eyes are open before placing them out in an above-ground pen.

It is impossible to be on top of things while mama and puppies are outside. Simply impossible.

Jack

[Mudville]

I don't know of I've ever slept from 11pm to 5am the week before or week after having pups. Had them whelp at my bed side with a few first timers even. Im kind of a worrier though n can't sleep unless I check them every few hours.

Same thing here. Brought her in 2wks before due date, set up whelping box a wk before. She stays in our master bath until they are on their own @ about 4wks old.

Last night was my first good night of sleep since the 1st. It was a whole 5hrs lmao.