Yes this does mean that especially if she is panting harder
That's what it sounds like...They will pant between contractions.
Breeders take their dogs temperature at the appropriate time and when it drops to around 98 they are in early labor and there should be pups soon and if not in 24 hours after that there is a problem. Hard to say whether your girl is in early labor or hard labor or at all with the description. How many days in is she?
http://drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com/2009/01/01/canine-labor--when-to-call-the-vet.aspx www.askabreeder.com www.justanswer.com www.dogfoodanalysis.com
http://drnelsonsveterinaryblog.com/2009/01/01/canine-labor--when-to-call-the-vet.aspx www.askabreeder.com www.justanswer.com www.dogfoodanalysis.com