Thank you so much for this video! We took in a stray GSD who was in heat. Never having a female dog before she was near the end of her pregnancy when we realized. We got her a vet appointment right away. We had watched this video when we had an inkling and started acquiring the supplies. We weren’t totally prepared and were waiting on some Amazon deliveries, when she whelped on my bed. Got them all (6 pups!) into this whelping box and it is working beautifully. I’m getting ready to watch your other videos now. Thanks
OMG 😳 thank you so much. I just adopted a beagle who is very pregnant. I don't want to get all the fancy stuff because after this litter she has I'm going to get her spayed. Sooooooo this info will help out so much
Hello and thank you for the video,it was very informative. I am thinking of breeding my sweet English lab,my first litter I'm somewhat nervous. I am glad I found your site thanks again!
WOW, this was very helpful. I need a solution fast as I got a great Pyrenees two weeks ago and was not told she was already pregnant! She was so thin I had no idea until I decided to bathe her.
Such a great video!! Our teddy bear is having puppies next month. This will be the first for us and I was feeling a tad overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks a millions times for this video, Must Love Labs! We are expecting a litter of sheepadoodles in a few weeks and were unsure of what type of whelping box to use. This is perfect for us.
We use one of these heat pads: amzn.to/3KXfe63 You can see it in use in this litter update video of ours: th-cam.com/video/-jZ2z4vj6_M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fpz_Kc-RoVbF5PF0
We use one of these heat pads: amzn.to/3KXfe63 You can see it in use in this litter update video of ours: th-cam.com/video/-jZ2z4vj6_M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fpz_Kc-RoVbF5PF0
One more question, do you use the same washing machine for your dog whelping pads as you do for your family? I was worried about whether or not this was sanitary…. I absolutely love your channel!! We’ve had five litters of Labradors so far and I’ve learned a lot from your channel.
we're going to need one of those pools soon. Are there any stores that sell them year round because i dont think i'll be able to find one by whelping time
Ace Tru Value sells them or can order them. The Dollar Store has them sometimes too. Lots if people have them in storage too. You can ask friends and offer to replace theirs later when they are available. 👍
The 8 panel pens work real well for the first 5 weeks or so. Then you can get a larger one with a taller wall and that works out good for the medium and large breeds. The small breeds can stay in the same pen all the way . If you start out with a taller wall you won’t have good access to the whelping box. 👍
Pet Parents stopped selling Whelping pads for some reason. The other brand we use is EZWhelp. I like their pads just as much and we do use them. They cost a little more but we’ll worth it. Here’s a link and I put them on the website as well. EZWhelp 48” pad amzn.to/3uBZ89U mustlovelabs.com/tools Alan
Great question! That’s “nesting”behavior. In the wild she would be digging out a burrow. You can put some pet blankets or towels in there for her to play with. She’ll most likely stop it after the whelping. If not then you will just have to tidy up after her excavations! 👍
thank you for the fast reply! She tends to do it, even after the puppies are born, making it hard to put anything down in her box. We put thick carpet in there and she dug it up. I’m considering buying one of those pads that goes all the way around a plastic pool to hopefully allow her to dig without covering her puppies up. I’ve done newspaper, etc. but she just shreds everything up and then they are on the bare floor.
We have a pad on standby if we need it. I’m not a big fan of heat lamps. I discuss this in our video Q&A 8. Here’s a link: th-cam.com/video/d2tskG_c4cc/w-d-xo.html
The Puppy Rail creates room for pups to live when a tired momma lays down and is explained in our Q & A 2 video. th-cam.com/video/Rbjz1lgoNBg/w-d-xo.html
Great question! I recommend the eight panel pen 24 inches tall. There is a link to it in the description of the video and here it is too. Enjoy! amzn.to/3Ocel9D
I watched the video and have a follow-up question. So it’s not that the puppies are provided optional spacing to go *in* the tubing, but rather it’s to create that nook of space on the floor if a momma dog leans against the tubing side, right? 😀
I have one on standby and never have needed to use it. It’s the same as the one in our dog houses. We let our females whelp in our home so that may be part of it. If I thought for a second some extra heat was needed I wouldn’t hesitate. You can see the one we use on the tools page of our website. Here’s a link: www.mustlovelabs.com/tools
@@must_love_labs Thank you Allen! Just found your channel (subscribed) and website... Love it, Great information! Will be setting up the Whelp pool and pen inside as well. Thank you once again for the advice and for all you do!
Well thanks! We designed all the text only designs. A Fiverr.com artist did the ones with graphics. I sent pictures of my channel theme and they gave me options to choose from. -Alan
You could try them and see. As long as they create a space for pups to hide under when momma lays down, that is the goal. The plastic drain tube we use is very durable and lasts litter after litter.
My very well-meaning wife decided to buy one of those pools like that and it happened a half like I don't know one of the cartoons that have puppies I had to get rid of it in one day because she kept scratching at it because it had pictures of puppies on it is he thought that was one of her puppies that wouldn't move
Best video I’ve seen thus far. Thank you
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! We took in a stray GSD who was in heat. Never having a female dog before she was near the end of her pregnancy when we realized. We got her a vet appointment right away. We had watched this video when we had an inkling and started acquiring the supplies. We weren’t totally prepared and were waiting on some Amazon deliveries, when she whelped on my bed. Got them all (6 pups!) into this whelping box and it is working beautifully. I’m getting ready to watch your other videos now. Thanks
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Where did you find the gsd stray?
Phoenix
2:23 Brilliant Idea. Thanks for sharing
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Excellent advice on the linoleum! Love that idea, thank you!
OMG 😳 thank you so much. I just adopted a beagle who is very pregnant. I don't want to get all the fancy stuff because after this litter she has I'm going to get her spayed. Sooooooo this info will help out so much
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
Very helpful video for first time puppy parents. Thank you!
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Thanks so much for the informative video! This definitely helps!
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You are such a big help to this first time breeder .. Thank you .. will be following more tips
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Thanks for the ideas
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Hello and thank you for the video,it was very informative. I am thinking of breeding my sweet English lab,my first litter I'm somewhat nervous. I am glad I found your site thanks again!
Thanks for watching! You may wish to schedule a coaching session with us. Here’s a link to that page on our website. www.mustlovelabs.com/coaching
Thanks for the tips! Very helpful.
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$8.32 for the small pool and pool noodles, I don't have Labs, I have Chihuahuas. I already have zip ties. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks
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Stumbled across your page. Your content is legit and Str8 to the point. New subscriber!
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We really appreciate your videos! They were very instrumental in building our kennel. Thank you.
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This is a great video you did an awesome job explaining everything
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Makes getting ready seem much more affordable! Thank you. Great video and detailed steps.
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WOW, this was very helpful. I need a solution fast as I got a great Pyrenees two weeks ago and was not told she was already pregnant! She was so thin I had no idea until I decided to bathe her.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you! I loved that you showed the step by step progression as the pups age. Thanks again.
Such a great video!! Our teddy bear is having puppies next month. This will be the first for us and I was feeling a tad overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching! We’re excited for you!
Well our girl had her puppies last night. Four total cuties. She did really well and they are all doing great so far.
Excellent! Congratulations!
👋....I love my two American Bullies, June bug and Popeye, the education goes hand in hand, very good and educational content!!!!
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You are welcome! Thanks for watching!👍
Love it thank you
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Thanks a millions times for this video, Must Love Labs! We are expecting a litter of sheepadoodles in a few weeks and were unsure of what type of whelping box to use. This is perfect for us.
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Thankyou so much big help
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You bet
Thank you for your work!!!! :) well done.
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Thank You so much you just saved me a huge headache and a ton of money, I look forward to seeing more of your work
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Great video!!! Thanks for the information.
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thank you i realy needed help
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Great video! Thank you for sharing
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Great video! The best setup I've seen yet! My only question is what exact size is the piece of linoleum you put under the whelping pen?
That’s a pre cut 6’ X 8’ from Lowe’s we use in the video. They have an assortment, pick one that your pups will look good on in pictures and video! 👍
Thanks it really helped out!
You bet!
Thank your video was really really really good
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Great video. Bought everything on your list. Thanks for sharing
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If I’m in Canada what pen can I use this one isn’t available to me on amazon thanks 😊
We’re using 8 panel pens where the panels are 24” tall and 31” long. So a quality pen roughly that size should be fine. 👍
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Awesome idea thanks for the video!
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This is such a great video! All of your videos are so very helpful and packed with info ❤ thank you!!
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Great idea! 🎉
Hi! Thank you! Question- what is the “puppy rail” for?
Great question! Others have asked and we answer it in detail on our latest Q&A Video. Here’s a link to it: th-cam.com/video/bVIniLqcI6s/w-d-xo.html
Great video. I’m excited to get started. What size is the pool?
59” pool. Thanks for watching!
How often do you clean and sanitize?
Twice a day when you change the pads is normal. More if needed. The spin mop makes it quick and easy.
Do you use any kind of heating pad in there? Thank you.
We use one of these heat pads: amzn.to/3KXfe63
You can see it in use in this litter update video of ours: th-cam.com/video/-jZ2z4vj6_M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fpz_Kc-RoVbF5PF0
Do you have a picture of the set up for 4 week old pups? They can get out of the pool now.
It’s the same pen. Just remove the pool and add the 6th panel and may be even 2 More. Close the gate. Let momma in when she wants in.
Do you have a link for the precut linoleum? I'm not seeing any big sheets of it like that
You can get them at Lowe’s, Menards and Home Depot. They are usually 6’ by 8’.
What do you use for a heat source?
We use one of these heat pads: amzn.to/3KXfe63
You can see it in use in this litter update video of ours: th-cam.com/video/-jZ2z4vj6_M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fpz_Kc-RoVbF5PF0
Do you have any other suggestions besides the pool when Walmart does not have them
Other stores carry them, ACE True Value etc…you may have to shop around some.
In your whelping pool swimming pool I mean .you have a drainage hose what is that used for?
This is a “puppy rail” and is explained in our Q & A 2 video. th-cam.com/video/Rbjz1lgoNBg/w-d-xo.html
Thx you so much I’m expecting a litter of Yorkiepoos 😍
Thanks for watching!
One more question, do you use the same washing machine for your dog whelping pads as you do for your family? I was worried about whether or not this was sanitary….
I absolutely love your channel!! We’ve had five litters of Labradors so far and I’ve learned a lot from your channel.
We use the same machine. We don’t wash anything with the whelping pads. We use a 50/50 blend of detergent and Lysol. Germs don’t live thru that. 👍
Love your videos! Do you have a favorite budget friendly dog crate pad for puppies? I know labs looooove to chew.
We use standard Tractor Supply dog crates for adult dogs and we give them rawhides to chew. Thanks for watching!
What is the puppy rail use for?
The Puppy Rail creates room for pups to live and is explained in our Q & A 2 video. th-cam.com/video/Rbjz1lgoNBg/w-d-xo.html
The mothers prefer a private whelping or puppy room, just like in nature, a cave or den, and what is he using for bedding?
What’s the purpose of the Puppy rail?
Where do you put the puppies while you sanitize?
We lay a towel across one of the adult dogs beds close by. Put the pups there wile we clean.
we're going to need one of those pools soon. Are there any stores that sell them year round because i dont think i'll be able to find one by whelping time
Ace Tru Value sells them or can order them. The Dollar Store has them sometimes too. Lots if people have them in storage too. You can ask friends and offer to replace theirs later when they are available. 👍
How many panels for a puppy pen would u need with German shorthair pointer pups
The 8 panel pens work real well for the first 5 weeks or so. Then you can get a larger one with a taller wall and that works out good for the medium and large breeds. The small breeds can stay in the same pen all the way . If you start out with a taller wall you won’t have good access to the whelping box. 👍
Pet Parents stopped selling Whelping pads for some reason. The other brand we use is EZWhelp. I like their pads just as much and we do use them. They cost a little more but we’ll worth it. Here’s a link and I put them on the website as well.
EZWhelp 48” pad amzn.to/3uBZ89U
mustlovelabs.com/tools
Alan
One of our mother dogs digs frantically at the bottom of her whelping pen, what would you suggest to put down in that case?
Great question! That’s “nesting”behavior. In the wild she would be digging out a burrow. You can put some pet blankets or towels in there for her to play with. She’ll most likely stop it after the whelping. If not then you will just have to tidy up after her excavations! 👍
thank you for the fast reply!
She tends to do it, even after the puppies are born, making it hard to put anything down in her box. We put thick carpet in there and she dug it up. I’m considering buying one of those pads that goes all the way around a plastic pool to hopefully allow her to dig without covering her puppies up. I’ve done newspaper, etc. but she just shreds everything up and then they are on the bare floor.
Hi Allan
Do you use a heating pad or a lamp for newborn puppies?
We have a pad on standby if we need it. I’m not a big fan of heat lamps. I discuss this in our video Q&A 8. Here’s a link:
th-cam.com/video/d2tskG_c4cc/w-d-xo.html
What brand is the puppy play pen
Links to the play pen and most of the products and tools we use and approve of are on our website here:
www.mustlovelabs.com/tools
What is the purpose of the black noodle thing around the pool ???
The Puppy Rail creates room for pups to live when a tired momma lays down and is explained in our Q & A 2 video. th-cam.com/video/Rbjz1lgoNBg/w-d-xo.html
What size pool is that?
How do you know what size pen to buy to fit the 59 inch pool
Great question! I recommend the eight panel pen 24 inches tall. There is a link to it in the description of the video and here it is too. Enjoy! amzn.to/3Ocel9D
Hi! Pardon my ignorance as we’ve never been through this before. What is the puppy railing (the pipe) for? Thanks in advance!
The Puppy Rail creates room for pups to live and is explained in our Q & A 2 video. th-cam.com/video/Rbjz1lgoNBg/w-d-xo.html
@@must_love_labs Thank you! 😀 I’ll check out the video!
I watched the video and have a follow-up question. So it’s not that the puppies are provided optional spacing to go *in* the tubing, but rather it’s to create that nook of space on the floor if a momma dog leans against the tubing side, right? 😀
That’s exactly right, you got it! 👍
@@must_love_labs Thank you very much! I’ve learned a lot from you.
Hello Allen,
What are your thoughts and recommendations on a heating pad for a Whelping box?
I have one on standby and never have needed to use it. It’s the same as the one in our dog houses. We let our females whelp in our home so that may be part of it. If I thought for a second some extra heat was needed I wouldn’t hesitate. You can see the one we use on the tools page of our website. Here’s a link:
www.mustlovelabs.com/tools
@@must_love_labs Thank you Allen! Just found your channel (subscribed) and website... Love it, Great information! Will be setting up the Whelp pool and pen inside as well. Thank you once again for the advice and for all you do!
Thanks for watching!
I wonder will 12 ft piping be enough because 25ft seems like a lot
That will probably be fine. It’s very expandable
Why is the puppy rail necessary ?
We address this in detail on the last chapter of our q&a 15 video. Here’s a link: th-cam.com/video/13p-gtV5dKs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=M16Z4hg1ol0Qinyz
@@must_love_labs thank you !
Did you design all of your shirts yourself? They look great! new sub.
Well thanks! We designed all the text only designs. A Fiverr.com artist did the ones with graphics. I sent pictures of my channel theme and they gave me options to choose from. -Alan
I have never heard of them, thank you again for speedy response as well!
Could I use the big pool noodles instead
You could try them and see. As long as they create a space for pups to hide under when momma lays down, that is the goal. The plastic drain tube we use is very durable and lasts litter after litter.
Also want to be careful with materials that the pups won’t be able to chew and possible ingest. Pool noodles might not be the best option.
I'm using a dog swimming pool and a toddler tent 🎪 with monitor of temperature 🌡️♥️ lot's of blankets n towels too £15 in total✨🎉
What size is the pool?
59 inches
What ate the rail for
@@Darius-o6e pig rail so puppies don't get squashed against side when mum rolls over 😁
Why the outer rail?
They used to call this a pig rail. It gives newborns a way to live if a tired momma lays down against them along the box wall.
@@must_love_labs thanks, I got pool noodles for Chihuahuas. Putting it together now actually.
My very well-meaning wife decided to buy one of those pools like that and it happened a half like I don't know one of the cartoons that have puppies I had to get rid of it in one day because she kept scratching at it because it had pictures of puppies on it is he thought that was one of her puppies that wouldn't move