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

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

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

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

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

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