When two dogs get stuck together during mounting, They should NOT be separated The reason is simple: due to the anatomy of the reproductive system of the dog, separating the animals by force would only cause serious damage to both dogs. The female would likely suffer from a vaginal tear or prolapse, while the male could also suffer from a penile tear. Thus, if the intention is to avoid the apparent suffering of the bitch during this process, the most sensible thing is not to let the mating take place. However, it is possible that this happens without realizing it and we do not know how to act. Therefore, in this article on our site we will talk about how to separate two dogs when they get stuck and why this happens.
Why don't dogs separate when they mate?
The male reproductive system is made up of several parts: scrotum, testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, urethra, foreskin and penis. However, to understand why we should not separate them, we will focus only on the part involved, the penis When the dog is in a state of rest, the penis is inside the foreskin (visible part), so in a normal state we cannot see it. Once the dog is excited for any reason, or starts an erection when he feels a bitch in heat, the penis comes out of the foreskin, and that is when we see that the dog "has his dick out", as some tutors say. It presents itself as a pink organ, so it is not surprising that especially beginner guardians are amazed when seeing it for the first time and even believe that something is wrong with their dog. It's normal, so there's nothing to worry about.
The dog's penis is made up of the penile bone and the penile bulb During penetration, the male ejaculates in three phases or fractions, and in each of them expels more or less sperm. In the second phase, as a consequence of the venous compression experienced by the penis and, therefore, the blood concentration, the penile bulb considerably increases in size and is completely coupled in the vaginal vestibule, giving rise to the so-called buttoning Here, the male turns without removing the female's penis and both remain glued, generally back to back, to ejaculation can end and the bitch becomes pregnant. It is a natural process, which the dog's body developed to guarantee the survival of the species without endangering the lives of future parents, since during this entire process the animals are totally exposed and, being turned, have the ability to control the environment. Despite its vulnerability, a dog takes much longer to ejaculate than other animals, and until the bulb is totally relaxed (and therefore deflated) it will not produces takeoff. With this method in which the bulb is enlarged and the female cannot be separated, nature itself made sure that the male could impregnate her. Thus, dogs do not get stuck because the semen that the dog expels is too thick, as many people believe, but because the time involved in ejaculation causes the bulb to enlarge.
For more information, don't hesitate to consult our article on "Why Dogs Get Hooked".
Why shouldn't two copulating dogs be separated?
Once the bulb enlarges and attaches to the female's vaginal vestibule, if dogs are forcibly separated they can suffer the following damage:
- Vaginal tear
- Vaginal prolapse
- Hemorrhage
- Penis tear
- Fracture of the penis
- Internal injuries
All this causes a lot of pain in both dogs due to the injuries caused to their genitals, so Never separate two dogs stuck togetherIf mating has occurred, there is no other choice but to wait for the dogs to separate on their own. At this time, both will lick their private parts, the male's penis will go back inside the foreskin and everything will return to normal.
How long does the mating of dogs take?
In general, the mating of dogs usually lasts about 30 minutes, although some dogs finish in 20 and others take up to 60. In this way, if the dogs have been stuck for a while and do not separate, you should not be alarmed, since, as we have already said, the dog's ejaculation is slow and nature should be allowed to act.
What to do when two dogs get stuck?
Absolutely nothing. Separating copulating dogs will only have very negative consequences for their he alth, so the only thing you can do is ensure a relaxed and calm environment During this process in the one that the male is turned and both dogs are back to back, it is possible to observe the female agitated, nervous, whimpering and even trying to separate. It is a normal attitude, since for some it can be somewhat annoying. Therefore, the last thing we should do is promote her nervous state, since, unintentionally, she herself could cause serious damage to the male or to her own reproductive system. Thus, we will prevent other animals or people from approaching the couple and we will try to offer them privacy so that they can finish the process without problems.
When they have separated on their own, the dog's pregnancy should be monitored by a veterinarian and the arrival of the puppies should be arranged. To do this, you can consult our article on "The pregnancy of the dog week by week".
How to prevent two dogs from mating?
If we don't want a pregnancy to occur, the best way to prevent two dogs from mating is by spaying If the bitch she does not go into heat, no male will want to mount her. Now, if it is the male that we intend to sterilize, it should be noted that this fact does not prevent him from mating with a female dog, it simply guarantees that he will not be able to impregnate her. In this way, a sterilized male can feel equally attracted to a female in heat and carry out the mating, with the consequent buttoning, so two stuck dogs should not be separated even if the male is neutered.
If neutering is not an option, here are some tips to prevent two dogs from mating:
- Avoid any contact of a female in heat with males and vice versa.
- During walks, control the dogs at all times and act during courtship, before mounting.
- If you witness courtship, you should get the attention of the dogs to divert it elsewhere and avoid mating. This can be through loud sounds, a simple call, games, food, etc.
- In female dogs in heat, it is recommended to walk on a leash until it ends. Likewise, in our article "How to chase dogs away from a bitch in heat" we offer more recommendations.
