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Lesson 7: Third Trimester

Day 43-Birth

In This Lesson

  • Third Trimester Introduction
  • Third Trimester Nutrition
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  • Third Trimester Skill Training

Third Trimester Introduction

Introduction Video

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Third Trimester Nutrition

  • Third Trimester Nutrition

Watch the Third Trimester Nutrition Video

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Third Trimester Exercise

Watch the Third Trimester Exercise Video

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Third Trimester Skill Training

Do NOT do any skill training during the Third Trimester stage.

Fit To Be Tied Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Why Fitness Matters to You, Your Dogs and Bitches, and Your Puppies
  • Lesson 2: Exercise Changes Throughout the Breeding Process
  • Lesson 3: What Stage is Your Dog In?
  • Lesson 4: Before & While Breeding Your Dog (3 months prior through breeding)
  • Lesson 5: First Trimester (Ovulation - Day 21)
  • Lesson 6: Second Trimester (Day 22 - Day 42)
  • Lesson 7: Third Trimester (Day 43 - Birth)
  • Lesson 8: Early Lactation (Birth to 21 Days)
  • Lesson 9: Late Lactation (Days 22 - 49)
  • Lesson 10: Weaning (Days 49 - Pups Are Fully Weaned)
  • Lesson 11: Recovery (After Pups Are Fully Weaned)
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