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Why is my male dog mounting female who just had puppies, not in heat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 6 days old

Male dog trying to mount her but she isn’t in heat? She gave birth 3 days ago and whenever I let her out to go potty my male dog tries to mount her and follows her around sniffing her she doesn’t stand for him and even attacks him but that doesn’t stop him why is this happening?

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Male dogs are often confused by the discharge and pheromones immediately after birth. It is vitally important to keep them segregated to prevent injuries as the new mother is also going to be protective of her pups also
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