Cockerlover Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 handling yr puppies from day 1is of the upmost inportnce imo ,vets r great for medical consolts but not mant know much about breeding . raising a litter ect . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzygirl Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 As I am now learning Cockerlover. I only wish I had joined DOL earlier. Just spent time and handle each pup doing the stimulation excerise's. ( I printed it out to make sure I was doing it correctly ) Whilst doing this which each pup, I also payed attention and spoke to Jazz and she was more than happy for me to be handling her babies, as were they As the info suggested I will do these excerise's once per day (as over stimulation can have adverse and detrimental results) and will continue to just play and love them as normal. That was soooo enjoyable for all of us. THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Oh I must be a bad mum, have to have a look at that site. I don't handle pups much for the 1st few days. I weigh & move them to change the bed daily but don't interfere with the mum & pups too much until they start opening their eyes preferring to leave them to bond. I do check hourly when home & talk to them but don't pick them up much. Pups know my voice & will often wriggle/wobble over to me between week 2 & 3 & then I handle them more & they are pretty spoiled & love their hugs & cuddles. New mums can be funny & protective if you mess too much I find but suppose each dog is different. Off to check the info now ETA mixed feelings re the article, suppose I will do what works for me, as I am sure everyone else does. Edited May 31, 2010 by Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Oh I must be a bad mum, have to have a look at that site. I don't handle pups much for the 1st few days. I weigh & move them to change the bed daily but don't interfere with the mum & pups too much until they start opening their eyes preferring to leave them to bond. I do check hourly when home & talk to them but don't pick them up much.Pups know my voice & will often wriggle/wobble over to me between week 2 & 3 & then I handle them more & they are pretty spoiled & love their hugs & cuddles. New mums can be funny & protective if you mess too much I find but suppose each dog is different. Off to check the info now ETA mixed feelings re the article, suppose I will do what works for me, as I am sure everyone else does. Christina I suggest you do what you feel is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 bilbo baggins - THANKYOU. I just read DEVELOPING HIGH ACHIEVERS as you suggested. I am now going to take this advice and start using the 5 methods of stimulation I can't thankyou enough for that info I'm just hoping I'm not too late Any handling is better than none. I raise my pups in the lounge room so they hear the telly and kitchen noises. The more they are exposed to the better their adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophnbark Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Ours are raised in the lounge room as well with the kitchen being the next room. Plenty of noise and goings on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Our pups are generally born in the family room, next to kitchen, and raised there until big enough to go elsewhere. they hear the TV, the noise of everyday life, the phone ringing non stop, mix masters going you name they hear it. Also, unlike many of you we dont isolate from our other dogs - because all our dogs come into the family room with us at night until we go to bed. So we just bring them in, the first couple of days there is a little excitement but after that its "on your bed" and they go without any fuss. this also means that our girls are not isolated (socially) from the others while they are raising thier pups and amazingly our boy mothers the pups once they get to about 4 weeks. We have watched him gently toilet young pups when mum is having a break and sit beside the box and watch until she returns. They are handled every day, by both of us, and if we have to be away for any length of time during the days of the first week or two then one of our sons is usually there. They are also handled by them. So I am all for trusting the mother and dogs and lots of socialisation from early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzygirl Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi guys, just thought I would update you on the pups progress. 4 weeks old and after a visit to the vet for a routine check, all 9 pups are happy and healthy After our concern for our runt, Indie, she is just flying along. Mum never tried to move her (or any other pups) again, so very happy with the outcome. Mum got a checkup also and our vet said she is a picture of health. This being our first litter, we sure have learnt alot and I'm sure there is plenty more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboyz Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 One thing I have learnt is that you never stop learning when it comes to breeding dogs. Just enjoy the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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