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Prepare for Labor & Delivery

Know what to expect—and what to watch for—from pregnancy confirmation through delivery day.

This practical, step-by-step course combines real-world breeder experience with expert instruction from featured veterinarian Dr. Jim Miller. Follow a real litter through the final week of pregnancy and delivery while learning how to prepare, recognize normal labor, identify potential concerns, provide immediate newborn care, and know when veterinary help may be needed.

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Every delivery is different. Being prepared builds confidence.

No two deliveries are exactly alike. While most progress normally, every breeder benefits from being prepared to recognize potential concerns and respond with confidence when something doesn't go as expected. This course was created to help you prepare before delivery day by understanding what is normal, recognizing when something isn't normal, and knowing what steps to take.

Follow a real litter from the final week of pregnancy through delivery as you learn practical techniques, recommended supplies, newborn assessment, and receive expert instruction from featured veterinarian Dr. Jim Miller.

Labor & Delivery Curriculum

Five Modules. 40+ Videos. One Complete Guide to Labor & Delivery.

From confirming pregnancy to caring for newborn puppies, each module builds the knowledge and confidence you need to prepare for delivery, respond to challenges, and care for newborn puppies.

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Featured Veterinarian:

Receive over an hour of expert instruction from featured veterinarian Dr. Jim Miller covering topics including pregnancy confirmation, pre-whelping preparation, x-rays, litter size, stages of labor, maternal changes, emergency situations, newborn assessment, colostrum, fading puppy syndrome, postpartum care, and more.

Pennie's Vlog:

Follow Pennie through the final week of pregnancy with seven daily videos documenting the physical and behavioral changes leading up to delivery. Learn how to prepare your whelping area, assemble your essential supplies, and recognize the signs that labor is approaching.

Delivery Day:

Witness the beautiful births of Pennie's six puppies while learning life-saving newborn techniques, including the accordion technique, airway suctioning, oxygen administration, and how to recognize emergency situations that require immediate action.

Course Wrap-Up:

Review Pennie's difficult delivery, learn when fresh frozen plasma may be beneficial, gain an introduction to congenital metatarsal hyperextension (CMH), and receive a two-week update on the puppies' progress.

Bonus Footage:

Go beyond the primary case study with bonus footage from the deliveries of three additional puppies, reinforcing the techniques and decision-making taught throughout the course.

What Breeders Are Saying

"As I prepared for my upcoming litter, I had the opportunity to take the Labor & Delivery Course. I went into delivery feeling calm, prepared, and confident. Following Stephanie gives me a sense of security, and her calm, reassuring teaching style gave me peace of mind. This course was exactly what I needed."

Marzena Misiec - Honey Doodles, Poland

"Beautiful, I absolutely loved it. Stephanie has done a magnificent job and it’s really encouraging starting out now with so much more knowledge and insight. The clips from Dr Miller were a great touch. I cannot thank her enough for the training she has provided."

Nicole Bowey - Portobello Dachshunds, Australia

What is the Investment

One-Time Payment of $248 USD

✓ 40+ videos • ✓ Lifetime access • ✓ Watch at your own pace

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Meet Your Instructors

Featured Veterinarian

Dr. Jim Miller

Dr. Jim Miller is a second-generation veterinarian with decades of experience in small animal medicine. A graduate of Colorado State University, he has worked closely with breeders throughout his career and is a trusted resource for knowledgeable, compassionate veterinary guidance. His practical approach and commitment to breeder education have helped establish Breeders Bootcamp as a trusted resource for breeders seeking reliable, evidence-based guidance.

Creator & Lead Instructor

Stephanie Major

Stephanie is the creator and founder of Breeders Bootcamp. Through years of hands-on breeding experience and ongoing education, she has developed practical, step-by-step courses that help breeders prepare for pregnancy, labor, delivery, and raising healthy puppies with greater confidence. Every Breeders Bootcamp course is built on real-world experience, organized instruction, and a commitment to helping breeders make informed decisions at every stage of the breeding journey.

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