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Puppies are not like birds- mom will not shun it because you touched it. But she will be protective of her new pups. She will let you know when she's OK with it, and that depends on how well you know her and her personality. I had one dog so clueless I was catching them as they came out of her, while she wandered around the kitchen freaking out. Those puppies got handled by me more than her in the first couple hours. Another dog had her dogs in an area under the kitchen table, and fiercely defended that whole side of the room for days. Just make sure for the first couple weeks that you are washing your hands and upper arms well before handling them.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn all technicalities, they can be held as soon as they are born, and it's best to start handling them as soon as you can. However, you should make sure the mother is ready for you to hold her babies. If she's tired, it's her first litter, or not a dog that has complete trust in you, it would be best to give her a day or two before trying to hold them. If it's her first litter, or you don't know the dog very well, you might want to wait a week to give her time to adjust.
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∙ 16y agoYou have to handle them when they are born so you hold them whenever you want but make sure the mum lets you first
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∙ 13y agoAs soon as they are born and when they open their eyes hold them even more so they will love people and not be scared when they are being picked up
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∙ 12y agoNot too long maybe about five to ten minutes
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Do 12week old puppies pee a lot?
Puppies do not gain bowel or bladder control until they are around four months of age. Until then, you shouldn't expect a puppy to "hold it" for every long. A good rule of thumb for how many hours a pup can go between potty breaks, is the puppy's age in months, plus one. A three month old puppy shouldn't be expected to "hold it" for more than 4 hours. Until the puppy is trained to relieve itself outside, it would think nothing of going to the bathroom in the house, because it doesn't know any better.
Your puppy looks sick and is not eating or drinking what is wrong with him?
It could be a wide range of things. A puppy does not have a lot of reserve due to their small size and can go very long without food and water. Take the puppy to your veterinarian immediately.
How do you hold your breath under water for a long tome?
just go to this site and it will tell you a lot of ways to hold your breath underwater.www.wikihow.com/Hold-Your-Breath-for-Long-Periods-of-Time
How many dogs are born in puppy farms?
a lot
What does a young puppy need?
a lot of love and attention
Your 6 week old puppy is off his food will he be ok?
If a six week old puppy does not eat for two days maximum you should probably get it to your veterinarian. A puppy of that age does not have a lot of reserve and therefor can not go very long without eating. Puppies are typically ravenous eaters since they are growing so quickly. If one is not eating for very long is is likely a sign that there is a problem.
Should you get a shelter puppy?
it depends on a lot of things, only you can answer that.
Will my puppy die from a tick?
No, but it can have a lot of problems as a result of long exposure with infestation. But few ticks all you`re gonna get are ticks granulomas, no big deal.
How is the Most Valuable Puppy in the Puppy Bowl decided?
They decide by seeing which dog had a lot of heart,good sportsmanship, and dedication.
Is it normal for a puppy to cry a lot?
yes but to get it to stop try to play with the puppy and try brushing it's coat with your hand
What is the right age for a puppy to play with toys?
one week oldAnswer:Most puppies won't pay a lot of attention to toys, or have the coordination to play with them, until they're about four weeks old.
Is it legal in the state of New York for an impound lot to hold your personal belongings inside your car until you pay a fee?
Yes
