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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.
7 Dog Groups and Their Descriptions
The Sporting Group: Pointers, setters, spaniels, and retrievers were originally bred to assist the hunter in finding, flushing, and retrieving game, usually birds, either on land or in water Some breeds in this group, notably the pointers, remain primarily hunting dogs, whereas others, such as the Labrador Retriever, have been more successful in making the transition to house pet Sporting .....More on Dog Toys Lobster Latex Rubber
6 Ways You Can Reverse The Roles Of A Demanding Dog
Dominance aggression is a very common form of aggression because of its inherent nature In order for the human owner to achieve and maintain dominance, he must understand the dogand#39;s urges and know how to diffuse them in a positive manner It is important to note that dominant dogs generally escalate their aggression when physical corrections are administered via leash and collar Overwhelming phys.....More on Dog Toys Lobster Latex Rubber
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 Lobster Latex Rubber
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 Lobster Latex Rubber
Tips For The Dog Owner Who Is Loosing Their Eyesight
If you have no one who can take you and your dog to the veterinarian, find out if there is someone in your vicinity who provides taxi service for your veterinary trips A pet sitter or pet care professional also may have such a service Check the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under Pets or Pet sitters Inquire at local pet stores if none are listed in the telephone directory Some ve.....More on Dog Toys Lobster Latex Rubber
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