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Taking a puppy away from its mother in the transitional stage (2-4 weeks) can create a number of problems for later life. Any time before 8 weeks even, can cause problems â so that a puppy is pre-disposed to become fearful of other dogs. Ideally the whole litter should be kept together until at least 8 weeks.
Preparing For Dog Birth. When it comes to dog birth, there are some very important things to remember for before, during, and after the birthing of puppies. About 10 days before the due date, you need to introduce your dog to her whelping box. If it has a door on it, put her in there a couple of times a day and close the door.