How do you know when a dog is about to have puppies

HOw do you know when a dogs about to have puppies?

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They get fatter.

How do i know when my dog is going to have puppies??

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Your dog should have puppies 58-63 days from the first day she was bred. Your vet can take an ultra sound or xray when it is close to time and let you know when you should start puppy watch. At home watch her temperature. A dogs temp will d…

When do you know if your dog is done delivering puppies?

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When they’ve stopped coming out. But ideally you should be leaving your dog in peace with her birthing and her nursing for at least a few hours, so it’s irrelevant exactly when she’s done birthing.

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In your opinion, is it wrong to buy from a breeder?

Q: I just wanted to get some opinions on this because a couple people on this other forum that I spend a lot of time on were giving me a hard time about it.My husband and I are looking for an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy. We are wanting to get on around September. We have rescued dogs before and we have bought from reputable breeders before. However, this time we aren’t sure yet where we want to get our puppy from, so we have been looking into different shelters/rescues and breeders. That way, when it actually comes time for us to get our puppy, we will know enough about everything to make a good, educated decision. We know we want a young puppy so that we can make sure he/she is properly raised, trained and socialized, starting at a young age. We also know that we want a well bred APBT, because we are very big into showing people, through our dogs, just how wonderful “pit bulls” can truly be. Also, my husband and I will soon be volunteering at a local Humane Society (http://www.utahhumane.org/), the same one my younger sister already volunteers at. Regardless of where we get our next pup, we will still be volunteering at the shelter for at least the foreseeable future. We are also going to look into possibly fostering. So, whether we adopt/rescue, or buy from a breeder, we will at least still be doing something to help by volunteering our time, and possibly even fostering as well.With all of that being said, I wanted to ask everyone, what do you think about this situation? Would it be wrong, in your opinion, for us to buy our next APBT pup from a reputable breeder, instead of adopting, even though we will still be volunteering and possibly even fostering on top of that? Oh, I also want to say, that my husband and I are not breeders, so we will not be breeding (at least not any time soon). I do have some interest in that, but it’s not something we have enough knowledge on to actually do right now. Nor do we have the time, money, etc, that it would take to breed at the moment. So, we will not be breeding. However, I have always been very interested in showing. My grandmother bred, showed and owned Dobies, my best friends mom (from when I was growing up, she’s not really a good friend anymore) bred, showed and owned APBTs, and I actually just found ot the other day that my best friend’s mom (current best friend, and has been my best friend all of my adult life) also use to breed, show and own Shelties! Anyway, again, I have always been very interested in showing, when I was very young, maybe 10 or 11, my father knew someone that bred and showed Shelties and set it up to where I could go to a few of their shows! I was so excited, and I LOVED it! That was the day that I really decided that showing was something I really wanted to get into, I will never forget that day! lol! So yeah, if we get an APBT pup from a reputable breeder, we will definitely get into showing and also some weight pulling and/or agility, or something along those lines. Just because I personally feel that because APBTs are high energy/terrier/working type breeds, they need a way to fulfill that need to work. I just think it would be very good for them. And, of course, our APBT will be a very loved member of our family, as well! : )So, again, in your opinion, do you think it would wrong of us to buy from a reputable breeder, and show our dog and get him/her into some other activities, even though we will also be volunteering and possibly fostering?I wanted to add, that in a couple years we do plan to get a 2nd APBT. We have owned 3 dogs at once before, and it wasn’t more than we could handle, but it was a bit more than we would have liked. So, no more than 2 at a time from here on out (not to mention, if we just have 1 or 2 dogs of our own, we would still be able to foster from time to time). But, like with all of the other dogs we have ever owned, we will most likely end up with a rescued APBT and an APBT from a breeder. So, if we rescue now, we will probably buy from a breeder later, and vice versa. Just wanted to throw that in there.. lol! : )

A: No, it isn’t ‘wrong’. Showing dogs and being involved in breed rescue frequently goes hand in hand for responsible owners. Having both rescued dogs and show dogs as family members myself, I can tell you each is equally loved, and the only difference is what their activities center on. The rescues are given opportunities to learn tricks and obedience exercises more than the show dogs are. The show dogs of course get to go in the conformation ring and travel more often. In the end, all get an equal amount of time and social interaction, and of course, guests to the house can rarely guess whi9ch is rescue and which is show, since breed standards mean nothing to them.

Is there a health risk in bringing my dog to a dog park?

Q: We have a 3 year old male dog that we rescued as a puppy. He was abused and abandoned. When we walk him on a leash he barks and snarls at other dogs. In a dog park he runs around low to the ground and is very submissive to other dogs and rolls over on his back and pees. The longer he plays with other dogs the more confident I see him being but I have concerns about his health at dog parks. Can he get sick from all the other dogs and how do you know if they really all have had their vacs? How can we socialize him but ensure health standards?

A: If this is a legit dog park, there will be someone at the front who has to check each dog for vaccines. Owners are supposed to bring a copy of their recent vaccine records before entering. Many parks also will have a test to see if your dog is too aggressive to come in. If a park does not ask you for vaccine records- I would not take my dog there because you are right, you don’t know what the other dogs may have.

How can I choose a dog/ puppy for myself?

Q: Hi! I am planning to buy a dog/puppy. I don’t how I can choose that. I have seen a lot of dogs and puppies and all of them are cute. I know when I buy one, it will be part of my family. Do you know anything about how I can choose my dog/puppy. Haven’t decided yet which one it will be: a dog or a puppy!! 😀 Thanks for the help!

A: That Cute Puppy Requires WorkWatching a puppy grow can be a rewarding experience, and is often compared to the time requirements of raising a human baby. And just like a baby, you won’t discover the dogs’ true personality until it is nearing adulthood.Young puppies require large amounts of time; needing to be fed 3-4 times a day, kept in a confined area indoors and let out every few hours to eliminate. The first few weeks can be filled with sleepless nights as the confused puppy seeks comfort and food. A puppy’s growth phase requires much supervision and training. Housetraining is accomplished only after accidents. Teething (“chewing”) lasts the first six-eight months. And puppies don’t become mature adults until they are two years old, meaning they act like teenage dogs for a year or more.If everyone in your home is gone for eight hours a day, your puppy probably won’t get the attention he needs to meet your expectations. If you are gone much longer than eight hours a day, even adult dogs have high attention needs and may not be a good choice for your current lifestyle.Adult Dogs Have Many AdvantagesMost dogs given to shelters are young adolescents. They don’t usually have behavior problems, they were just victims of well-meaning owners who didn’t have the time, knowledge or patience for the needs of a dog.While many shelter dogs could use a little more training, they usually bond quickly with new owners, and have fewer needs than a young puppy. * Many shelter dogs are already housetrained, though they often need some reminders and a few days of adjustment time after their stay at a shelter kennel. Even if they were sadly kept outdoors only, adult dogs often only need a day or two to learn that they live inside, but eliminate outside. * Many shelter dogs have already lived with children. People often assume that they should start with a puppy if they have children. Puppies have sharp baby teeth and can play too roughly with young children. There are many adult dogs in the shelter that are recommended for households with children. And, teaching children about the moral benefits of saving the life of a homeless adult pet is a lesson that will never be forgotten. * Adult dogs are easier to train than young puppies because they have longer attention spans. And many shelter dogs already know some basic commands taught in their first home or by shelter volunteers. * Dogs are generally more predictable. A dog isn’t full-grown until it’s a year old, so when adopting an adult dog you already know it’s full size, health and real personality. * Dogs mature out of their “teenage phase” until they are often two years old. Adopting an older pet means that someone else already had his or her shoes chewed and you get the benefit of a dog who is more mellow and allows you to finish the entire newspaper. * Don’t discount a dog that is approaching a senior age. Even an eight-year-old dog has the likelihood of many more good years to give you. A senior dog often offers the sweetest rewards. To learn more about adopting a senior dog, we recommend visiting the Senior Dog’s Project (http://www.srdogs.com/). * You are taking a stand against the pet overpopulation crisis and saving an animal that will bond quickly with you, and shower you with gratitude and unconditional love.All dogs are pack animals and have high needs for regular companionship and attention inside the home with their humans. If you are gone much longer than eight or nine hours a day, a dog may not be an appropriate pet for your busy lifestyle.Look at your lifestyleConsider your temperment, and character, and energy requirements