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Puppies generally stand by day 15 and take their first wobbly walk by day 21. By age three weeks, puppy development advances from the neonatal period to the transitional period. This is a time of rapid physical and sensory development, during which the puppies go from total dependence on Mom to a bit of independence.
The frequent contractions of the cervix will help the mother deliver the puppies. Expect the first puppy within 40 minutes after you notice the first contractions. If there are no puppies after 2 or 3 hours of contractions, you need to be assisted by a vet, who can provoke the delivery.After the first puppy, you should expect a puppy every 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure you count the puppies and the placenta. For each puppy, you need to have a placenta.The placentas need to be expulsed, or the mother can get a serious infection. If a puppy is stuck and needs help to get out, pull gently, but make sure you wear gloves.f there are no puppies after 2 or 3 hours of contractions, you need to be assisted by a vet, who can provoke the delivery. After the first puppy, you should expect a puppy every 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure you count the puppies and the placenta. For each puppy, you need to have a placenta.