My dog is turning 5 months old, is she ready for mating?

Question

My dog keeps on biting anyone whenever we let her off her leash. I really think something is worng with her!! Help!!

Answer 1

God NO - she's way too young and you should never breed a dog that bites people! Keep her ON the leash and train her!

A female doesn't need to be bred to satisfy her emotional needs. There is an awful lot that goes into breeding dogs right - are you sure you're ready? Toy dogs are not always easy whelpers - do you know how to tell if the pups need to be delivered by an expensive emergency c-section? Do you know how to clear their airways and get them breathing if they don't start on their own? Do you know how to build a proper whelping box with a pig-rail, so that none of the pups can be crushed behind or under their mom? Do you know what eclampsia is? If you don't, your dog could die. Do you know how to tell when all the pups have been born? If there are any left inside her, they could die and so could she. Do you know where the nearest emergency clinic is? Dogs often deliver in the middle of the night. If there are any problems with the whelping, it may cost you $100 just to walk in the clinic's door - then all the other costs on top of that.
Before you breed, you have to have your vet do a health exam and fecal tests and blood tests for intestinal worms and heartworm to be sure her health is good. Then make sure your dog and the male you select (who should be a champion - your pups will be worth more!) are tested for Brucellosis - a canine VD.
If you breed her to a top quality male from an experienced breeder, they can help you with advice and may even show up to help you deliver the pups - but usually you're on your own. They can also advise you as to whether or not your female is good enough to breed and that she has no major faults that she could pass on. Expect to pay at least the sale price of one pup for your stud fee.
If you just want a pup to keep for yourself, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to buy one than to breed your own. The pups are going to need food and shots and worming and lots of care for eight weeks. If the mother rejects them, guess who is going to be up twice a night and four times a day hand feeding every pup? Have you got the time and energy? You won't make much money breeding dogs if you're doing it right! One of my breeder friends once calculated that she made less than $1.85 per hour after expenses in a litter with no problems. I bred one litter myself (from champion dogs!), but now I'd rather go and buy the pup I want.

Read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Answer 2

NO....u'r dog is TOO YOUNG to be having puppies. Hello...she's still a puppy herself. It would be like a 7 yr old having a baby. If u plan on breeding u'r dog, research it first. The best thing u can do is have her spayed at 6 months of age. The world doesn't need anymore unwanted puppies. As far as her bitting, sounds like she needs some training. Has she been socialized w/other people and animals? If she only does it off leash, don't let her off of her leash. Not to be mean, but sounds like u need to get a book about the breed of dog u have and read it. Good Luck.

Answer 3

The reward for walking properly is praise and the walk itself. So what about the negative aspect? How do you withhold a walk? The answer is to stop in your tracks whenever your puppy pulls and don’t start again until the leash slackens. Then, praise the pup and walk on. Then again, you can show your dog who’s the boss by walking in the opposite direction whenever he pulls. If he persists in pulling, you should tell him ``no,’’ but don’t make a fuss. It’s far better to praise him loudly and show affection when he lets the leash loosen up.

Most young puppies resist collars and leads by rolling, scratching and collapsing. But don’t give up. Don’t pick your pup up and carry him, and don’t let him just stroll along beside you without the leash. If you do, you’ll soon have an uncontrollable dog.

Answer 4

Well you should wit until your dog is atleast a year old to mate her and about the biting try letting her sniff their hands or maybe give her a treat.If the problem continues then you should take the dog to get trained if she bites the wrong person then they can have her put to sleep. Which would be a very sad thing.

Answer 5

NOOOO way! Usually you want your dog to be two years or older before you start breeding. If she is biting anyone, then you need to teach her that is the wrong thing. If she chews on stuff, you can spray it with a spray called Sour Apple which can be found at pet stores. It is used to help your dog stop chewing. OR whenever she bites something throw a little bit of pepper at its nose. Any of these will help train your dog to stop biting.

Answer 6

Some dogs bite are more aggressive to ward other people, they are protecting there owners. Some times this a is good. But you have to decide , do you want it for protection or around others, especially children. Start now getting them use to the others while it is young. I have a lg. dog she looks mean, but is more scare of others. She barks but she plays with my grandson like another kid. She is a good watch dog, but she is great around others. You should be breed it, about a year old, bye then it grown more. Needs time to except there new responsibilies. Good luck Pem

Answer 7

No dammit, she's NOT ready for mating!!!! KEEP HER ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES and contact a dog trainer. You need to learn what a dog is, what it needs and what you have to do, or you'll end up putting a perfectly healthy dog down because you were too ignorant to raise it!

Answer 8

NO,NO,NO, Don't Breed Till At Least 2nd Season,She may Pass Traits Down That Are Aggressive May Not Want To Breed If She Is Too Mean

Answer 9

NO
at five months your dog is still a baby and in no way ready to breed.
A responsible breeder does not breed a dog until about age 2.
You need to work on some behavorial trainging with your dog and you need to do it now before your problem gets much worse.
Get in to a class or work one on one with a trainer.

Answer 10

absolutely not. she is too young. she needs to be at least 1 year old before shes ready for breeding. you need to stop taking her off the leash to start with. its against the law to have an unleashed animal in the city limits. you need to take your dog to obedience school quick. you can learn from it as well as your dog.