You have to be very, very diligent. Not only will other male dogs be attracted to her - but her hormones will be telling her to go and find a mate. It's not just escaping from her diapers that you need to worry about! It usually lasts about 3 weeks, and although the bleeding can be minimal it certainly goes a long way!! Plus it has a 'certain smell'!! Also, the cycle varies greatly from dog to dog. With our labrador it was 6 months until the next one - but with Harry's mum it was under 2 months (which is how she got 'caught' again!!). Oh, good luck! Sally + Harry x |