How long should i wait before handling newborn puppies?

Answer 1

Handling new puppies

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 fiercly 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.

Mom/dad birds don't shun their babies either when humans touch them (it's a myth).

Answer 2

It's good to start handling puppies after they're born, especially to help them find a teat on their mother. Thereafter, puppies should be held and pet by humans regularly to start their socialization.

Answer 3

Watch the mother dog when you go near the pups. She will let you know by the way she acts when it suits her for you to touch them. If she gets agitated or appears upset at all, it's too early...don't touch them yet or she might reject them.

Answer 4

The best thing to do would be to ask the breeder of the bitch (the female dog), because dogs' temperaments vary. Some bitches will allow you to touch their newborn puppies right off, especially if they have given birth before, but others are very protective. The breeder would be the one who could tell you this information. Breeders may also have other reasons for you not to touch their pups, such as health precautions. Keep in mind though, that even if the breeder says it's okay to touch the puppies, and the bitch growls at you, leave the puppy alone. Mothers can be very protective, and it is very important to respect the mother dog above all else.

Answer 5

i can wait a long time i don't like puppies

just kidding really though you should wait till the mom feels comfortable with you handling them i would sneak them out one at a time while mommy was pre occupies with the others about an hour after the last one was born but i didn't hold and cuddle with them just check to see if mom cut any of them when breaking the sac they need to stay with mom as much as possible for warmth and so they will suckle

Answer 6

Actually you can handle them just after birth. Not too much though, just a little every day to let them know your scent and manners to get them used to people.

Answer 7

You should wait until the mother has cleaned and fed them, and then she will probably want some sleep at that point. When she seems comfortable with you approaching then its okay.