Why would a male dog not be interested in a female in heat? Surprising Answer

Male Dogs in Heat Symptoms and Behavior

Male dogs have the urge to escape their homes, start urine-marking excessively, lose focus, and sometimes become aggressive whenever they want to mate.

The closer the female pheromones that provoked this behavior are, the more acute the symptoms become.

Taking sudden escape routes is what most owners first notice in males that went to seek one of their many female soul mates.

Breaking out of the yard is not at all unusual for canines but should be avoided by placing a digging-proof fence inside your yard.

To get the female’s attention two or more males can behave aggressively toward each other.

While two males will rarely deal out fatal blows, you should always interrupt this behavior.

The male hormones will keep him active and thinking only about one thing.

During this time, the male spends time around the female without sleeping or eating whatsoever.

One of the few activities still interesting to him is marking as a way to gain notice from the female.

Dog mating – problems with mounting

There are several reasons why my female dog refuses to mate with a male, even if she is in heat. You must be aware of her behavior during this stage, ensuring you have sufficient knowledge on the subject. If you are worried, we always recommend going to a veterinarian in order to receive specialized consultation about your dog’s specific case.

Heat cycle: make sure your bitch is in heat and in the proper estrus phase. If you are unsure when the dogs heat cycle begins, you can also visit your veterinarian. A professional will be able to perform a cytology on the bitch to confirm their status.

Suitability of the male: it is necessary to know the ethology of the species and to know that not all males will be desirable for your bitch. Pheromones, mood and/or personality are all factors to consider. For example, bitches with a strong character may not be attracted to males with a more submissive personality. It is also important that the animals have met before and have had an opportunity to play and interact.

Proportions of male: ensure you choose a male according to the size and weight of the female. This is important so that neither suffers damage from weight bearing down during copulation and they do not hurt each other when they become stuck while mating. If the male is too big, the female could also have problems giving birth to puppies which are larger than she may be able to carry easily.

Trauma: if your dog has suffered a traumatic experience with other dogs, they may have developed fears and insecurities. This may be the reason she will not accept being mounted and why she might react aggressively. In general, dogs in this situation usually behaves aloof, appears scared and fears other dogs and people. If this is the case, we recommend consulting a canine specialist or ethologist.

Disease: there are also many medical reasons a female dog rejects a male. Tumors, infections and other pathologies can make a dog appear in heat when it is not or cause pain and discomfort in the animal. Under no circumstance should you force your dog to procreate, this could cause stress and anxiety in your dog and even aggression. Contact your veterinarian if you receive any signs that your dog may be in pain.

If your dog is not accepting mounting but you want puppies, you may look to alternatives. Artificial insemination of dogs is a possible option. Tis is a procedure performed under the supervision and constant guidance and consultation of a veterinarian. A professional will collect the semen of the ‘chosen’ male and introduce it to the female during her correct phase heat phase. This is one reason why only something professional breeders with the time and resources should breed their dogs.

It is important to take into account that there are a large amount of dogs in the world without homes. For this reason, we have to recommend that one considers neutering your dog. Sterilization helps prevent health problems of a serious nature, such as uterine infections. In addition, preventing unwanted litters helps reduce stress on the shelter system and prevents healthy dogs being put down.

Breeding our dogs at home adds to the crisis so many dogs find themselves in. Many disreputable breeders breed dogs without considering the impact this has on dog populations as a whole. Even reputable breeders are often worsening the problem since we dont have enough homes for the dogs we currently have.

For more, take a look at our article on why I dont want my dog to have puppies.

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Whether or not dogs are more attracted to one gender can’t be objectively answered because all dogs and people are different. But, dogs generally tend to be more attracted to a specific set of behaviors that are exhibited mostly by adult women. It’s not that dogs are exclusively attracted to female adults.

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A male dog might have his world turned upside down when a dame of the same species lures him in with her enticing smell and movements.

Even though restlessness is more likely to happen, the behavioral shift depends on the male’s health and socialization status.

Unsocial and naturally fearful male dogs often won’t attempt to approach a female in heat no matter how much the smell entices them.

It’s so powerful that dogs can sense it from 2-3 miles away and start the mating trip instantly.

Only after receiving the scent of a female in estrus does a whole cascade of hormonal and biochemical processes take part in the male’s body.

You might feel like your male dog goes into some form of heat too, but what is that process really?