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The Whelping Box Are You Prepared For Your Dog's Pregnancy?
from:The whelping box is the largest and most obvious piece of equipment that you need to have for your pregnant dog. No absolute dimensions can be given as a generalization because of breed and matron size variations. Manufactured whelping boxes constructed of sturdy plastic may be purchased. One can also be homemade with a few basic carpentry skills, exterior plywood, 8 right angles, 16 nuts and bolts and railing material.
The whelping box must be sturdy, allowing the dam to go in and out with ease. It should be square, as four equal sides allow the dam to comfortably position herself anywhere in the box while keeping the litter in front of her. The box should allow her to lie fully extended, from the crown of her head to just past her rump, with her legs comfortably extended.
Bigger is not better when it comes to the size of your box: the box should not be so enormous that the newborn whelps become disoriented, or "lost" from their dam. The whelping box floor must be level with adequate support throughout. It must not rock or in any manner feel insecure as the mother moves around. One of the four sides should be constructed low enough for her to walk over without scraping her distended abdomen or forcing her to hop in. Constructing this side with opposing end brackets allows the addition of a small board, or a hinged board may be used instead. This effectively raises the side, confining the puppies once they become mobile. The other three sides are permanently constructed slightly higher.
Measure the distance from the lowest point of your dog's abdomen to the floor. The shortest side should be no higher than this point. Next, measure the distance from your dog's point of shoulder to the floor while your matron reclines. Her position should be one with her forelegs outstretched, hind legs tucked to one side. You may also measure from her spinal column to the box floor as she fully reclines on her side. This is the point where a railing should be installed around the entire inner circumference of the box.
Railings may be removable or stationary according to the breeder's preference. Depending upon the breed, railings may vary in size from a three quarter inch dowel for Toys, to a two by four or to a two by six inch board for large and heavy breeds, such as the Newfoundland or St. Bernard. A three or four inch railing is usually sufficient for medium and big dogs such as Dalmatians and Alaskan Malamutes. While board railings are secured to the box's side by brackets and bolts, dowel safety railings are mounted through holes drilled in all opposite sides, then secured exterior to the box by pegs or bolts. Safety is best effected when the railing's depth on the whelping box's side is equal in distance to the breadth of a month old puppy.
The whelping box should be ready for occupancy about two weeks prior to the litter's due date. Acclimate your matron to the whelping box as her "personal territory" prior to whelping. Make her bed in the box with old clean towels, a blanket or sheet and newspapers that she may shred. Let her become accustomed to getting in and out. If necessary, feed her in the box if she refuses to sleep or rest there.
Is It Safe To Leave Your Dog In Boarding Kennel While Traveling
Sometimes itand#39;s not possible to travel with a dog Also, bringing the dog on vacation can hamper the activity of the rest of the family Incidentally, it might be much smarter on your part to board your beloved pet at a reliable kennel than to leave him with a friend or relative or with some sitter If you decide to leave your dog in a kennel, here are some points to consider: First of all, ch.....More on Dog Toys Bulk
Adopting Your Dog From A Shelter Be Prepared To Answer These Questions (Part 2)
1 Do you have any children The staff needs to know how many children you have and how old they are A good shelter wonand#39;t want to place a fragile, shy or easily irritable puppy or dog into a family with very young members, and theyand#39;ll probably be able to tell you whether any of their dogs are particularly well suited to living with children They also want to be certain that your child rearing re.....More on Dog Toys Bulk
3 Ways To Teach Your Dog Not To Shy Away From Collar Grabbing
Twenty percent of dog bites occur when a family member reaches to grab the dog by the scruff or collar One doesnand#39;t need to be a rocket scientist to figure this out Obviously, the dog has learned that when people grab him by the collar bad things often happen Consequently, the dog becomes hand shy, plays Catch Me If You Can, or reacts defensively It is potentially dangerous to have a dog dodge .....More on Dog Toys Bulk
2 Games Your Dog Will Love
Not every dog will take to this fun activity of fetching and swimming at the same time, but those that do, love it! You have to start with a dog who loves to retrieve A love of water helps, too, but that may develop with experience Although you can use any sinkable item, the best underwater retrievable is a rubber toy available at most pet stores that is made up of three arches That means th.....More on Dog Toys Bulk
Are You Encouraging Your Dog To Bite
At no time is it okay for your dog to put her teeth on any part of a human body Nipping and mouthing are not acceptable, not even from little puppies Remember that puppy teeth may not hurt very much, but theyand#39;ll soon fall out and be replaced with adult ones that will So donand#39;t ever encourage your dog to nibble or teethe on you, and donand#39;t play games that encourage her to nip at you Teach your sm.....More on Dog Toys Bulk
How To Make Your Dogand#39;s Pen Area A Playful Heaven
If your dog spends any length of time in a play yard, you might be interested in ideas that will help you to make his stay there a pleasure and not an imprisonment It is amazing how many dog owners have described their dogand#39;s "play yard" in terms of a gravel enclosure with nothing, absolutely nothing, inside it, except the dog Boredom and ennui are one of the worst aspects of modern dog life Che.....More on Dog Toys Bulk
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