Get friends or family to board and care for the male dog while the female. [2] X Expert Source Lauren Baker, DVM, PhDVeterinarian Expert Interview. 29 May 2019. Do not let the male dog go for walks with a female dog in heat or play with her.
Make sure there are no toys or items in the male’s room that belong to the female, as they will contain the female’s scent. Smelling the item can then cause the male dog to whine, moan, and scratch at the door until the female dog is done with their heat.
This is only an option if the weather outside is favorable and there are no local laws or ordinances in your area that prevent keeping dogs outside. Do not keep the female dog outdoors while she is in heat, as she may try to escape to find a mate. She may also attract male dogs in the area with her scent.
You may prepare the male dog for boarding in a kennel by having him stay in the kennel for short visits to get used to the environment. You can then pre-book the kennel for the male dog so he can stay there while the female is in heat.
Discourage the female dog from licking off the spray by distracting her with a toy or a treat while the spray dries. This can be irritating to your dog, so talk to your veterinarian before using it.
After you have played with the male dog, play with the female inside while the male is outside in a fenced in area. Try to maintain a good balance of playing with both dogs equally, in separate areas, so they both stay calm and relaxed.
Avoid walking the female while she is in heat, as she can be a distraction for male dogs in her vicinity. Take her outdoors in a fenced in area in your yard and supervise her so she does not try to escape or go after any passing male dogs.
Keep in mind neutering the dog still does not prevent him from reacting to females in heat, he will just be more subdued. You should still keep a neutered male dog away from female dogs in heat as a precaution.
Follow all of your vet’s recommendations to ensure your pet has a smooth surgery and recovery.
The male dog’s scrotum may appear swollen for the first several days, but the swelling should go down once the stitches are removed. If the dog keeps licking the incision, you may need to get it an Elizabethan collar, which looks like a large cone, to prevent it from licking. If fluid or discharge comes out of the incision or if the dog appears to be in a lot of pain, bring it to the vet for a check up right away. You may need to take the dog back to the vet after 7-10 days to remove the stitches in the incision. However, some vets use dissolvable stitches.
