Should I train my gundog whilst she is in season, is a question regularly asked of our trainer?
The answer is quite simply YES, but do not start introducing new tasks during this period! always be carful where you train, be respectful to others gundog trainers and stay away from other dogs, wherever possible.
As always there can be exceptions to these rules, you may want to train a gundog near a bitch that has been or is in season, It is true that bitches in season can accelerate another bitch cycle and bring on a premature season, which may be desirable?
Gundogs need exercise, which does not mean unfetted freedom! it is not always easy for responsible owners to exercise their gundogs who live in urban areas and normally use public parks.
It can also be difficult in places where there are a number of strays?
It is certainly wrong to confine or lock a dog away during this period and dogs do not get pregnant just by looking at each other!
As most gundog breeders will tell you, most mating's take a lot longer than just a few minutes?
Beware of vets who promote spaying as a solution to this problem?
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