{"id":792,"date":"2026-05-15T20:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/?p=792"},"modified":"2026-05-15T20:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:36:56","slug":"dogs-in-heat-common-questions-signs-and-what-pet-owners-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/dogs-in-heat-common-questions-signs-and-what-pet-owners-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs in Heat: Common Questions, Signs, and What Pet Owners Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many pet parents, navigating a first heat cycle in dogs doesn\u2019t come without its challenges. Your dog will experience physical and behavioral changes that can last anywhere from 14 to 21 days, and these changes will affect your dog, your home, and your lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, our team<\/a> at Englishtown Vet MD helps you recognize dog in heat behavior so you can be prepared to weather this phase in your dog\u2019s cycle of fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Do Dogs Go Into Heat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first heat cycle in dogs usually occurs between 6 and 15 months of age, though timing varies by breed and size. Smaller breeds<\/a> often mature earlier, while larger breeds may start later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the first cycle, most dogs go into heat<\/a> about every six months, and each phase can last two-to-four weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Tell if a Dog Is in Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs in heat signs can be subtle at first, then more noticeable as her cycle progresses. Common dogs in heat signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n