Should I walk my dog when she is in season? Here’s the Answer

Think about the trail your female dog leaves when in heat

You can control your dog better when she is on a leash, though things won’t be simple even then.

When your dog is in heat, she produces an increased amount of pheromones that attracts male dogs. You’ve probably noticed that, among other signs, your dog is urinating a lot more when in heat. That is because urine is the easiest way for her to spread her scent.

That scent is long lasting and a male dog can pick it up hours after it is left there. From that scent, he can determine not only that your dog is in heat but even track her to your home. You can expect at least a few canine gang members visiting you in the night. Have a pleasant sleep.

How can you avoid this from happening? It’s simple: you must break the trail through which male dogs can trace her. The easiest way to do it is to put your dog in the car and drive at least a few blocks away or, even better, to some distant area. Then, if a male dog picks up your girl’s scent, he will track it down to the place where you car was parked and no further. Poor thing, but at least your problem is solved.

We are female dog owners ourselves and we have tried different ways to walk her when she was in heat. When walking normally, even if we did not meet any males on the way, we had at least a few visiting our front door each night. They would bark outside, and our dog would bark inside. It was a bad night for all of us. When we put her in a car and drove about 500 meters — or 550 yards — away, none of those inconveniences happened. It was as if we hadn’t taken her for a walk at all. What a huge difference it made that she could walk, enjoy herself and sleep without a herd of randy dogs chasing her down.

Caring for Dogs in Heat: What to do When Your Dog is in Heat

If your female dog is in heat, they will need more of your love, care, and attention. If it is her first heat cycle, there are a couple of things must be done to prevent an unplanned pregnancy and help make your furbabys heat more comfortable for the both of you. A female dog in heat stays in heat for 2-4 weeks, so you need to be familiar with what to do when your dog is in heat. When do female dogs get their period? If you are unsure how to tell if a dog is in heat, you can see the signs here.

In this article, we’ve come up with some of the most important things you’ll want to do for your female dog in heat, from exercise to dog period diapers for dogs in heat. We will share tips of what to do when your dog is in heat and we’ll also address some common things to avoid.

“A female dog in heat stays in heat for 2-4 weeks, so you need to be familiar with what to do when your dog is in heat.”

What Are The Ways I Can Use to Mask the Scent my Dog is Giving?

Use some doggy diapers, which can help reduce the scent

Try applying a menthol spray on her as it will help mask the smell.

Wash her often during this period, using a strong scented perfume for dogs.

Rinse away her urine with cold water or something with a strong scent

Keep your home clean as well to reduce the smell the dog is leaving on carpets and furniture.

Try spraying your home as well.

FEMALE DOG IN HEAT 101: Tips and advice on what to do when you puppy goes into season

When your dog is in heat, it can be stressful for both of you. You want to ensure your dog gets her usual exercise. Still, you also want to avoid any embarrassment and confrontation if you run into male dogs. Here are a few ways to cope with the behavioral change your dog will display when she is in heat.