Caring for a large litter of puppies can be very difficult. Though the mother dog is responsible for most of the care in the first few weeks, you need to make sure the puppies and the mother are healthy and everything is progressing normally.

around 6 weeks

First vaccinations for puppies typically begin at 6 to 8 weeks of age, depending on individual circumstances. If your puppies were not able to nurse during the first three days of life, they will not have received proper immunity from their mother’s first milk or colostrum.

These include:

1. Whelping Box. A whelping box is necessary for all puppy deliveries.
2. A Laundry Basket Lined with a Heating Pad and a Blanket.
3. A Stack of Clean Towels.
4. Emergency Supplies.
5. Remove the Membrane.
6. Rub the Puppy with a Towel.
7. Discard the Afterbirth.
8. Cut the Umbilical Cord.

The number of puppies your dog can have varies widely. Smaller breed dogs usually only have 1-4 pups per litter. Medium and larger breed dogs can have upwards of 10-15 pups per litter.

Once your dog is standing comfortably in the crate to eat his meal, you can close the door while he’s eating. If he does whine or cry in the crate, it’s imperative that you not let him out until he stops. Otherwise, he’ll learn that the way to get out of the crate is to whine, so he’ll keep doing it.

If your puppy seems to be howling literally nonstop, then try to at least wait for him to be quiet for 5 seconds. Take him directly outside (no playing, no attention) and then back in the crate. He’ll probably cry again, so just be a “mean” dog mom or dad and ignore him.

7 Tips To Stop Your Puppy Crying At Night

1. Never underestimate the power of the potty! Not a literal potty, of course, but potty training.
2. Crate train your puppy.
3. Provide comfort, but not attention.
4. Wear your pupper out – every day.
5. Keep a routine.
6. Limit access to distractions.
7. Check for other issues.