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Canine Whelping Signs. Within the 24 hours before labor begins, the mucus plug that covers and protects the cervical canal releases. The American Kennel Club website warns that the mucus release isn't very noticeable. More reliable indicators include restlessness and neediness in the expectant mother.
A mucus discharge means labor is beginning. John Howard/Digital Vision/Getty Images. It's heading toward 63 days after your dog was bred -- the average canine gestation time -- and you're looking for signs of the impending birth. When early labor begins, your dog might pass a small amount of mucus from her vulva. If you see her pass mucus, she should enter the active stage of labor within 6 to 12 hours.