How To Take Care Dog In Heat. Give that extra time and be available for your dog during the heat. This is particularly true of long-haired breeds.
Some veterinarians will advise to let a dog have one heat while others will spay as early as 6 months. While proestrus generally lasts for about 11 days it can range from eight to 13. As it wags its tail the scent from its heat gets masked by the scent of the menthol.
Spaying will prevent her from going into heat.
Unfortunately this only works if the male dog is far away from the female dog. Do Not Take Your Dog for Dog Shows Pet Events or Training. Cleaning a Female Dog in Heat. 3 Forestalling Pregnancy While Your Dog Is In Heat.