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Should I not be walking a dog in season?

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Salamamca · 27/08/2022 07:29

My 3 year old dog is in season. I have been walking her on road walks where we’re less likely to encounter off-lead dogs.

Yesterday there was a woman walking this GIANT dog on the other side of the road, it looked like a Newfoundland/St Bernard but with German shepherd colouring - I swear it was the biggest dog I’ve ever seen. Anyway I carried on walking and then this huge dog suddenly dragged its owner across the road to come to us (luckily, no cars on what is normally a pretty busy road), she couldn’t hold it back at all, he dragged her with ease. They get to us and it tried to sniff my dog and my dog snapped at it but we couldn’t get away, when we tried to carry on walking it just dragged it’s owner along with us. She said she couldn’t understand what was wrong with him as he’s never done this before so I told her mine was in season. She said “well why on earth are you out with her then?. In the end a bloke from across the road came and helped her hold her dog whilst we got away. (And even he was struggling!)

Its really shook me up. She will be in season for weeks, surely we’re not expected to not walk her for 3 weeks or more?? I’ve always walked her in the past with no issues.

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mondaytosunday · 27/08/2022 10:45

My female dog is 11 and I have always walked her when in season. Yes some dogs do take an extra interest but I've never had an issue. We are in a place with loads of dogs.
I think it's unreasonable to walk a dog you cannot control even when it's on a lead though!

Theluggage15 · 27/08/2022 10:47

The morning after pill is very hit and miss in dogs. The OP is putting the dog at risk. Patriarchy doesn’t exist in the animal world ffs. Hilarious.

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 10:59

Salamamca · 27/08/2022 08:36

Of course I’m not going to make money out of her, what a terrible thing to say.

I’ve never had a bitch before. I’ve only ever had male dogs. The reason she hasn’t been spayed is she has a blood disorder which puts her at great risk of haemorrhaging. Honestly think before you accuse.

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It would have helped if you had have said that, in your OP. People look down on irresponsible pet owners who don't desex their animals. Also she bleeds when in season so the risk of haemorrhage is there just her being in season which is why it would be easier to get her spayed once and done then it's over rather than risk her haemorrhaging every time she's in season. So your reason why doesn't even make sense.

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Salamamca · 27/08/2022 11:02

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 10:59

It would have helped if you had have said that, in your OP. People look down on irresponsible pet owners who don't desex their animals. Also she bleeds when in season so the risk of haemorrhage is there just her being in season which is why it would be easier to get her spayed once and done then it's over rather than risk her haemorrhaging every time she's in season. So your reason why doesn't even make sense.

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So you know more than my vet does? That’s good to know. Next time we have an emergency I’ll contact you rather than my vet.

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curlymom · 27/08/2022 11:03

Quincythequince · 27/08/2022 10:44

The dog is 3!

Done well to allow a season before spay?

Is this a joke.

Your views on walking a bitch in heat are wrong! As an owner she needs to be protected from all male dogs, and especially those who aren’t neutered.

So many irresponsible owners on here so it seems.

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You are wrong. There is no requirement to spay and no rules to keep the dog in. I am a very responsible owner of rare breeds so kindly keep you ignorance to yourself ? Do not address me again

Shitzngiggles · 27/08/2022 11:04

As the owner of the bitch on heat its YOUR responsibility to ensure she doesn't get pregnant, not the responsibility of other dog owners. We've always had bitches. It seems the advice as to when to spey changes on a regular basis. So we've had two bitches in the past who've had a season and then we've got them speyed. We didn't walk them. They were fine for 3 weeks without a walk. Far rather that than putting them at risk, I couldn't have forgiven myself if they'd got pregnant. Plenty of private fields these days are available.

Spanielsarepainless · 27/08/2022 11:04

On lead, on street is standard advice, but it still doesn't guarantee an easy walk for you. Try going out very early. All dogs, including police and assistance dogs, can react to a bitch in season.

smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 27/08/2022 11:05

I have an uncastrated male dog (he will be getting castrated as i believe its the responsible thing for all dog owners to do but we were advised to wait until he was 2 which he has just turned) I get really annoyed when people walk their in season bitches off lead in the local woods because all the dogs there are offlead running around and despite my dog having excellent recall and being well behaved he loses his mind completely.

On lead road walking wouldnt bother me as even if he tried to pull me i can control him and not get dragged across a road so i think in this situation you arent being unreasonable and the other person should have got a dog she can control no matter what happens.

MintJulia · 27/08/2022 11:07

That reminds me of the most stupid comment I have ever heard.

I was walking our GSD on his lead, Sunday afternoon, canal towpath, lots of people around and woman came along with black lab bitch, obviously in season and on a very long lead.

Our dog nearly dragged me into the canal trying to get to her. I called to the other owner to pull her girl away or I wouldn't be responsible for the possible consequences, and she said.......'well can't you tell him he isn't allowed to?'

😂😂😂

That doesn't work with most teenagers, never mind pets. And I don't speak dog! I am not Dr flippin' Dolittle.

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Clymene · 27/08/2022 11:10

RedRobyn2021 · 27/08/2022 10:40

I've only just got my dog spayed a few months ago and we took her out on lead walks, she's 3. IMO it's absolutely ludicrous to expect a dog not to be walked for weeks

Those with intact males should be able to CONTROL THEIR dogs.

Male leonbergers can easily weigh over 70kg. Very few people would be able to control one who smells a bitch in heat.

The OP is putting other people and dogs at risk by her complete lack of understanding of dog behaviour.

Quincythequince · 27/08/2022 11:13

curlymom · 27/08/2022 11:09

Go away

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No!
Am fine right here thanks.

VioletInsolence · 27/08/2022 11:21

I’ve got an intact bichon frise and I couldn’t care less if we meet an in season bitch because he’s always on a lead and he doesn’t take that much notice really. If you’re walking in the street then other dogs should be on leads and controllable. The reason he’s intact is none of anyones business btw.

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 11:24

Salamamca · 27/08/2022 11:02

So you know more than my vet does? That’s good to know. Next time we have an emergency I’ll contact you rather than my vet.

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I suggest you see another vet, because no vet would recommend you risk your dog haemhorraging at least twice a year every year, for the rest of their lives, versus once in surgery then done forever. You're either not telling the truth, or you've been lied to by a dud vet.

Underscore21 · 27/08/2022 11:26

Gaveitall · 27/08/2022 07:39

Have you not had dogs or bitches before?
Are you a new dog owner albeit your bitch is 3?

It is anti social to take a bitch in season out for walks where inevitably it will encounter dogs. It is unfair on your bitch & other dog owners too.
If you are not intending to breed from her, get her spayed.
There can be health consequences for bitches who are not spayed so this might be something to ask your vet about.

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Totally agree with this.
You've been irresponsible with this, albeit unknowingly.

Underscore21 · 27/08/2022 11:29

MintJulia · 27/08/2022 11:07

That reminds me of the most stupid comment I have ever heard.

I was walking our GSD on his lead, Sunday afternoon, canal towpath, lots of people around and woman came along with black lab bitch, obviously in season and on a very long lead.

Our dog nearly dragged me into the canal trying to get to her. I called to the other owner to pull her girl away or I wouldn't be responsible for the possible consequences, and she said.......'well can't you tell him he isn't allowed to?'

😂😂😂

That doesn't work with most teenagers, never mind pets. And I don't speak dog! I am not Dr flippin' Dolittle.

GrinGrin

figmaofmyimagination · 27/08/2022 11:29

Salamamca · 27/08/2022 08:36

Of course I’m not going to make money out of her, what a terrible thing to say.

I’ve never had a bitch before. I’ve only ever had male dogs. The reason she hasn’t been spayed is she has a blood disorder which puts her at great risk of haemorrhaging. Honestly think before you accuse.

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IF this is true, it’s even more reason not to expose her to risk by walking her on the street in daytime in season.

Novum · 27/08/2022 11:30

Underscore21 · 27/08/2022 11:26

^
Totally agree with this.
You've been irresponsible with this, albeit unknowingly.

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Have you read the OP's posts? There's a reason why the dog isn't spayed.

Porcupineintherough · 27/08/2022 11:31

LampLighter414 · 27/08/2022 10:27

So the patriarchy exists even in the dog world. Bitches have to be kept in at home for no fault of their own whilst the boys get to go out all day 365, 24/7 with their dang lies on display.

And the award for the most stupid post of all time goes to... Hmm

Novum · 27/08/2022 11:31

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 11:24

I suggest you see another vet, because no vet would recommend you risk your dog haemhorraging at least twice a year every year, for the rest of their lives, versus once in surgery then done forever. You're either not telling the truth, or you've been lied to by a dud vet.

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Not all canine blood disorders are the same, and it's likely OP's vet knows more about her dog than you do.

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 11:31

Novum · 27/08/2022 11:30

Have you read the OP's posts? There's a reason why the dog isn't spayed.

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The reason does not add up. She's lying or the vet is lying. If the dog is pronne to haemhorraging, EVEN MORE REASON the vet would demand she be spayed asap.

Porcupineintherough · 27/08/2022 11:32

@Novum but not a good one, as pregnancy would obviously pose a far greater risk.

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 11:32

Novum · 27/08/2022 11:31

Not all canine blood disorders are the same, and it's likely OP's vet knows more about her dog than you do.

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A risk of haemhorraging is a risk of haemhorraging, some vets are duds, this one clearly is, you seem naive.

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Salamamca · 27/08/2022 11:32

CatsandFish · 27/08/2022 11:24

I suggest you see another vet, because no vet would recommend you risk your dog haemhorraging at least twice a year every year, for the rest of their lives, versus once in surgery then done forever. You're either not telling the truth, or you've been lied to by a dud vet.

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You have no idea what you’re talking about. The post was not about getting my dog spayed so I won’t be replying to anymore orders of “get your dog spayed” urine on the floor

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