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Will Mother dog reject pups if we interfere too much?
My grand daughter's (20 yrs. old) Lab is giving birth right now, she is helping to much from the start, before there were any problems. Only 2 born so far, but she helped from start, breaking bags and moving pups to nurse. Now the mom is growling at pups and pushing them away. The mom is 4 yrs.old, first litter Help!

2006-12-26 18:33:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

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No the mother shouldn't reject them. This is why breeding should be left to the professionals. Not people who have no idea what the heck they're doing.
If she rejects them it doesn't have to do with you helping. We always help, I've caught puppies during c-sections and helped wake the mother. You should have the relationship with your dog that they can trust you with their puppies. I've never seen a mother reject her litter and c-sections are the most common occurrence of this.
I'm not saying it doesn't happen but it shouldn't. Don't forget to do the Super Dog program with your new puppies. Remember it has to be done before 16 days.

2006-12-26 19:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well, the growling could just be a sign that she is in pain. Alot depends on how close your grand daughter is to the dog, what kind of relationship they have. She may be pushing the pups away for now while she is still having more and will settle down later on. This would be under the heading, watch and see what happens next.

2006-12-26 18:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie 7 · 2 0

A few will reject their pups if you mess with them too much, and some don't care how much you fool with them. We broke the sacs, kept all but the most recent puppy in a box and out of her way during the labor, and returned them to her when she was finished, and had no problems with acceptance.

More likely it's a case of a first time mother not knowing exactly how to care for her litter. In that case you supervise them closely when they are together, and might have to remove the puppies to a warm box inbetween nursings for their own safety if she persists.

I haven't personally run into this problem with my dogs. My problem was I had other dogs try to steal the pups for their own!

2006-12-27 01:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by Redneck Crow 4 · 0 0

i don't think the Mother of the pups will reject its baby's just because somebody keep "playing" with them I think she will be protective... also she knows your grand daughter so she doesn't sense any danger and probably the real reason shes pushing them away for now its because shes still in pain from birth and if shes a new mom then its something very new to her to suddenly have so many baby's in care I had this dog who give birth for the first time and she was very scared and didn't want them at first but then she came back and she wouldn't let anybody get close to the pups... yeah so shes probably stressed and in pain also it would be a good idea if you guys would just live them alone but keep a close eye on them...

2006-12-26 18:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 4 · 0 0

The mother shouldn't reject the pups and in some ways may even appreciate your grand daughter being there. I rarely step in believing the "Let Nature Take It's Course" method is the best. I will assist in breaking sacs if need be. Unless the dam is showing no interest I let her do her job and stand by her for comfort purposes.

2006-12-26 21:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0 0

No the mother dog won't reject her pups if you help her deliver them. I always help my Shih-tzu when she has her pups (I open the sacs, and suction out the nose and mouth and clamp and climp the umbilical cords). My Shih-tzu likes me there when she has her pups and will try to follow me if I leave the room. She's acting like a typical 1st time mom. It takes some dogs a little while before they know what to do with the new pups. She will probably come around once all the pups are born.

2006-12-26 18:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Usually only mentaly inmature mothers (mated too young) will reject her puppies. But some dogs just aren't great mothers.

You shouldn't interfer at all unless you have to, her instinct tells her what to do, she may need some reminding if anything.

You may have to take over the role as the mother.

I would not reccomend the Super Dog program, I've seen a number of dogs come out of that program who as adults are so de-senstised to everything they are an absolute nightmere to train or correct undesireable behaviours.

2006-12-26 20:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sas 3 · 0 0

Its not uncommon for a new mom to be horrified by the first few pups but eventually come around to realizing they are presious & need care.
Without seeing whats going on its hard to say if there is too much interference but let me tell you there HAVE been breeders horror tales of dogs who are left to their own devices doing things like chewing a leg off a pup attempting to clean it. Ballance is the key not strickly hands off, or strickly help in all ways...

2006-12-26 19:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0 0

I have never had a problem with moms rejecting puppies because we handled them. I have heard of it happening, but have not known anyone personally that had a mom that rejected her pups because of them being handled. I handle all puppies for just a minute or two, every day 2 or 3 times per day, from the time they are born.
However, your grandaughter should allow the mom to do it herself, unless she very obviously needs help.. Tell her that she really needs to back off, and let mom do what is her job by nature.

2006-12-26 18:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1 0

I don't think that pups nurse immediately. The mom licks and cleans them to bond. It is important to make sure the bags break and the pups can breath. Mother dog should lick them to get there little bodies going and to exchange smells to bond.

2006-12-26 18:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0 0

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