Whelp - My boxer is not in her whelping box

Question
Hi,
We have made a whelping box for our dog and I think she is in the first stages. The only thing is that she has hidden in a bush. Will it be ok for the pups to be born there? Should I try to get her out? It gets a little cold her at night,but she is well protected from the elements where she is.
Please advise me as soon as possible.
MAny thanks

Answer
Hi Aimee

Get her out of the bushes and back into the box.  If she's hidden, you wouldn't see if she's in distress, if she's expelled the placenta's or if she ignores the pup or tries to kill it.

Line the box with old towels and enclose it if possible.

Good luck