Mine never wanted to be alone .....besides with a large litter , it's safer to move the pups out of the way as they whelp . add : like what BM ???
The mothers behavior is telling me several things. First of all in tossing her head she is having low contractions- not enough to move a puppy yet. Excessive licking on one puppy can be several things- either that pup is not well or has not defecated and crying ( we cant hear) or mother is uncomfortable and since the one pup she is licking is nearest her face probably just energy. I have been watching it, no pup delivered yet, the females pant is getting more intense, licking her vulva area so obviously getting ready to push or was trying to push, as the ladies keep talking abut whatever. Lastly- when the female does lick, they leave the pups under her.
I have so much to say about this its not even funny. The top of which you let the mother rest inbetween pups. I was always there for my pups the whole time, but I let the mother rest. Not jabberling on about whatever- let her rest.. Jeeeeeeeeeeez. ( takes my atenol..)
AND she keeps taking the pups off the teat which stimulates contractions.. ...