how do i know when my dog is in heat?

Question

What are some signs of her going into heat i have noticed that her stuff is kinda swollen but shes not bleeding and my other dog keeps trying to hump her but thats kinda normal hes a horney toad so i can i really tell?

i know this may sound kind of stupid but At the moment i dont have the money to get either of them fixed it is going to cost me $300/ each is there any kind of doggy birth control or something like that other than completly seperating her from other dogs?

Answer 1

The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks and since this an an average, some heats are shorter (as little as 7-10 days), others are longer (4 weeks or more).

Average times between heat periods is seven months but some dogs can cycle as early as every 4 months, some once a year.

Lengths of heat cycles and intervals between cycles are different for each dog but most dogs hit somewhere close to the averages.

The first part of heat you will notice bleeding from the vulva, swelling of the vulva, possible increase in urination and the most noticeable, male dogs hanging around the house. During this period (proestrus), females will not allow the males to breed with them although the males will be very persistent.

The second part or estrus is the time in which the female will allow the male to breed her and this can last anywhere from 4-21 days. A female, most of the time, will allow most any male to breed during this time. As the female starts to go out of heat or enter diestrus, she will be less willing to breed.

Again this stage can last 4-14 days but averages approximately 7 days. The next cycle usually begins about 7 months from the start of the last heat cycle, not the end of that cycle but again this varies from dog to dog. The interval stays the same even if she becomes pregnant.

If you do not intend to breed her, you really should consider spaying her. There are many health benefits associated with spaying such as decreased chance of mammary tumors and you will not have to worry about pyometra, metritis or unwanted litters (overpopulation is a big problem - just take a trip to a humane shelter).

If you elect to spay her, this can be done during heat but it may be best to wait until the heat cycle is over to decrease the chance of complications.

Answer 2

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 3

Her "stuff" as you call it will swell up she will bleed and the heat last about 20 days the first 10 days she will not let the male dog mate with her but starting on the 10 day is when she will start letting the male mate with her,,, if you dont know when she started her heat then it can be kind of hard to tell when she will be ready to be mated,,, if you see her stand in front of the male and curl her tail over to the side then you will know that she will be ready to mate,,, I would strongly suggest if you dont want to breed her then take her into the vet and see if she is in heat,,, and then make appointment to get her fixed after her heat is over that way it is less likely for complications during the spay,,, I hope this helped answer your question,,,

Answer 4

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Answer 6

You're right, her stuff is kinda swollen at the time when she's in heat. If she's not spayed, she should bleed eventually for about three weeks, twice a year.
If your boy dog is not neutered, his behavior will change dramatically, especially if you or she do not allow him to mate. He will become frantic, whining all the time (trust me, you can't miss it).

Answer 7

if she is swollen this means she is coming into heat, when she is bleading, she will swell more, and this is when she will become very playful to the male dogs. Ya you got 3 weeks of heat. Lock her up, to keep her from being knocked up.

Answer 8

She will seem 'desprate' amd on the lookout for a male. If a male dog sees/smalls a b**** (sorry) in heat he will do all he can to get to her.

Answer 9

The dog may have a bloody discharge, and she will want to go out to mate. You should have her spayed, unless you want puppies. The dog will drive you nuts, she'll whine, and really want to be outside. ~~~

Answer 10

well if you have anther dog usally it will go crazy.but if ykou don't other dogs might come over