Keep him out of the whelping box but let him close by.
Whelping or parturition.
Parturition is called whelping in dogs.
whelping
A day or two before whelping puppies, the expectant dog mother will generally stop eating. She will begin to "nest" in her dog whelping box. Her temperature will be below 100 degrees. She will be restless and usually scratching. She will frequently need to do her business. Usually they have a little bit of diarrhea and may throw up.
a puppyThe process of a dog giving birth is called whelping.
It is known as whelping: "My dog, Tilly, whelped seven puppies."
When a dog gives birth, it is called whelping.
Depends on the size of the dog. small breed can use a good sized box or a kennel. medium size dog can use a kiddie play pool. large dog usually have to have one built.
Dams do not like anyone else--dog or human--to be too close by while they are whelping.
Not before you ask your vet as what is good for you may be bad for the dog (or cat).
Do you mean whelping? If so, that is the term used for canine birth as in a dog having puppies.