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When can my dog go to the dog park after her first heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | 8 months and 6 days old | 45 lbs

How long after my dog stops bleeding is she allowed to go to the dog park? This would be her first time bleeding she’s 8 months

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on May 14th, 2018

A dog's heat cycle usually lasts 2-4 weeks. To be safe, I would wait until your dog's vulvar bleeding has stopped for a whole week AND her vulva has returned to its normal size/is no longer swollen. It is always recommended to stay close to Seyla at the dog park in order to intervene quickly in case aggression/attempted mating even if she is no longer in heat occurs.

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