2007-09-15 05:53:27 · 15 answers · asked by Jake m 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't think the mother will be angry. I've pet a newly born puppy before, and the mother remained calm.
2007-09-15 05:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by oldtimer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. If it's your dog and she is used to you- then you can hold the puppy, but it's best to leave it with the mom because it cannot control it's body temperature yet and will most likely nurse very often (every 2 to 3 hours). If you don't know the mom very well, it's best not to touch the puppies because some animals are known for eating their young if an unknown scent gets on them. So yeah, it probably won't be a problem, but keep it where the mom can see it. When my dog had puppies- she constantly watched you until you put it back down because she was worried.
2007-09-15 12:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good relationship with your dog there should be no reason for her not to trust you to handle her pups.
I handle my litters from the moment they are born. You need to do this to get the puppies used to being handled for when you need to cut their nails and give them their worming preparation when they are two and a half weeks old.
A puppy who is handled from birth is a much more sociable puppy . I wouldn't encourage too many other people to handle the puppies though for at least 4 weeks for fear of any infection being brought in to the litter.
When you want to pick the puppy up do it very gently and don't take it out of sight of the mother. Keep praising her and tell her what a good girl she is and how proud you are of her. This way you will gain her trust and she will not have any fear that her babies are going to be taken away from her.
Good luck.
2007-09-15 13:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Fields of Gold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the mother, how well she knows you, and whether or not she views you as a threat to her pups. Is she your dog? If not, you probably want to just look.
If she's your dog, or she knows you pretty well, start by just getting near the whelping box and talking to the dog. If she seems relaxed and happy to see you, move a little closer and pet the dog. If that goes okay, you can briefly pet a puppy. If the mother seems nervous or upset at any time, back off for a while.
2007-09-15 13:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HUH ??You have your old wives tales mixed up.. You want to touch the puppies and get them used to being handled.. If your dog doesn't trust you to handle the puppies, then you 2 have issues you need to work on.. A normal female dog won't have a problem with you touching and rearranging puppies, changing blankets and keeping everything clean.. She won't have a problem having you pick up the puppies and checking them, weighing them etc.. She will watch you, but she shouldn't be angry at all..
Touching them w/ CLEAN hands and get them used to people touching them.
Wow.. I am shocked that people have females, or are breeding females that won't allow them near the pups or to touch the pups.. Your dog has that little trust for you ?? You have no bond with the dog? Or the temperament is that bad??
2007-09-15 13:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Mother. If she feels her puppies are in harm then she will kill them her self. If you are the owner of the mother and you have a good bond with her then i would say its safe. My dog was very protective of me and when she had her 11 pups she let me touch them and hold them and so on, But when you go to touch one and she moves her head in front of them then i wouldn't. She doesn't want to to mess with them. I sisters dog just had pups about 4 weeks ago. Her dog let me hold the pups and everything else. If your not for sure don't chance it. I am willing to bet that it will be alright. Good Luck
2007-09-15 13:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Doll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your relationship with the dam. If this is your dog and she has total trust in you, she won't mind you picking up her pups - just don't try to take the puppy out of her immediate vicinity - you'll cause her too much stress. Also, not ever a good idea to let anyone except immediate family in to see a litter of new borns.
2007-09-15 13:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
NOOOO!!!! some people say if you have a true bond you can but i have watched a mother turn on an owner she had lived with and loved for 10 years and then try and kill her pups and them not have anything to do with them,If you touch there is an extremly high risk of her harming you and her pup and rejecting it....do NOT do this enless fo- extremly necessary reasons until the mother shows signs of her wanting you to ( she may show signs of wanting you to look but not touch at about 1 to 3weeks however if you bend down to touch them at anytime when she is watching anad she doesnt make any sounds or actions that say she doesnt want you to touch it is safe toand then asking you to touch at about 3 to 6 weeks) at 4 and a half weeks you can touch without her rejecting if she doesnt tell you to as now they will have a true bond with their mother
2007-09-15 13:06:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should be able to handle the pups if the mama belongs to you, but surely there is no reason to do so. If the dog belongs to someone else the mama's can be agressive and protective.
I'd let them grow a little
2007-09-15 12:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by scalloper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the mother, some won't let you near the pups, some will.
2007-09-15 13:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋