I gave a very private 1/2 story tall, 2 car attached garage right off the laundry/mud room that can be heated or cooled. There is an intercom system through the house. I have enough doors around here that during the time mom is with her babies, another dog doesn't set foot in the 2 car garage. From the garage, when old enough and weather permitting, the babies have access to a separate outdoor paddock. As for why? I want "mom" to feel she has all of the privacy in the world. I bring babies in the house once they are old enough to toddle a few at a time and they meet the other dogs, learn all about household noises, different flooring materials, but in the beginning, mom's privacy is paramount. One we're through w/ puppies the pen/whelping box is stowed away and I can sanitize/steam clean the floor. Nice set up:) Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 6/25/2008 6:56:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, msmarchin@xxxxxxxx writes: Hi listers, Have a question for you. Where do you all usually set up your whelping area ? And why did you pick that paticular place? Sue Marchini **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================