How can you get a mother dog to let you touch her puppies?

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A mother dog often won’t let you touch her puppies due to a lack of trust, so build it by staying to play and gently pet her at mealtimes instead of walking away. Show her your goodwill.

Some smart dogs may realize you touching the pups means giving them away; in that case use food to distract her, then pick up a puppy while she lets down her guard.

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