elastigirl
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me from your experience approximately when I should expect Ivy to go into heat ... she is just over 10 months old (born 12/22/13). I don't plan to spay until close to age 2 but I do *not* want any accidental puppies. No interest in breeding, I'm just delaying the spay so as not to affect her growth.
We have a 6 foot fence but it's welded wire. My vet tells me dogs can breed through a chain link fence ... so I am thinking to be safe Ivy will need to be crated inside when I am not home. This is going to make for an unhappy dog.
I've never been through this, having owned only male dogs or female rescues (who of course have to be spayed) in my adult life. So a little nervous about getting through it. It dawned on me that she won't be able to go to obedience or doggy daycare (at least I assume they would not want her there in heat!). I know, duh ... but this is all new to me ... so any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
gina
I was wondering if anyone could tell me from your experience approximately when I should expect Ivy to go into heat ... she is just over 10 months old (born 12/22/13). I don't plan to spay until close to age 2 but I do *not* want any accidental puppies. No interest in breeding, I'm just delaying the spay so as not to affect her growth.
We have a 6 foot fence but it's welded wire. My vet tells me dogs can breed through a chain link fence ... so I am thinking to be safe Ivy will need to be crated inside when I am not home. This is going to make for an unhappy dog.
I've never been through this, having owned only male dogs or female rescues (who of course have to be spayed) in my adult life. So a little nervous about getting through it. It dawned on me that she won't be able to go to obedience or doggy daycare (at least I assume they would not want her there in heat!). I know, duh ... but this is all new to me ... so any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
gina