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So now the first puppy has arrived. Should you interfere or should you let nature take its course? Most bitches do not need help to give birth. I have always felt that the least amount of intrusion from us humans the better. You should only interfere in an emergency. Too much interference may cause the bitch to become nervous and prevent her from adequately caring for her newborn babies. However, many first-time mother dogs seem at a loss when their tiny, wriggling puppies emerge. Also, many dogs have become so attached to their owners,