You can always rotate them.
Thank you both. We have an outdoor storge room we were planning to turn into a outdoor shower and bathroom for our pool but it doesnt have ac yet. I will go buy one today its all tiled but the plumbing isnt hooked up yet. I feel crule putting one of them in there away from the family. My mastiff still has 2 months before he can be cleared by the vet for surgery. I already paid for her to get fixed and would have done it sooner but we had to wait until she had all her vacinations. The people who we took her from had not vaccinated her and she had worms. I am so sad they lied to me I didnt care how old she was i was taking her anyways, wouldnt leave any animal with them, I just would have done things a little differntly and been able to prepare.
Tony gave you good advice. Because I used to show dogs, my show dogs could not be fixed. I had an outdoor kennel I would put one or the other in when I was not around to keep an eye on them. Of
course, I had smaller dogs so could use gates also. Never had an unplanned breeding. I was going to suggest the same, maybe have her boarded,mif you can afford that, or take one to a trusted friend's place for a couple of weeks.
In the mean time, you might try spraying her rear end with some diluted vinegar and water a few times a day.
Sorry you were lied to, no surprise.
Good luck and thanks for being responsible.
Hi. I am amazed your vet suggested vasoline on your dog's nose, as a means of stopping him smelling her. I have heard this and similar so-called remedies before ... and NONE OF THEM WORK ... he will mate with her, regardless.
So, the answer here is either make absolutely sure the female is secure, away from the male dog, and in a place that is dog-proof. The best alternative would be to board your female in kennels or at a trusted friend or relative's home, for at least the two prime weeks when she is on heat.
You seem to have a good and responsible idea about there being too many puppies in the world (and never enough good people like yourself willing to take in the strays and unwanted). So, finding a good and rapid answer to this is crucial. I agree, she is far too young and given the size difference, she would be in serious danger both during pregnancy and when giving birth. I would suggest taking your male dog back to the vet straight away and having him checked out, health wise, and if healthy - get him sorted. At least that would solve the problem now and in the near future, when all this will start again. Of course, if the vet feels he cannot undertake it today, or tomorrow, then you still have a problem.
If finance is an issue, contact the shelters nearby and explain the problem. They may be prepared to take him or her in for free, if they appreciate the likely risk to the female dog and the fact the current situation is likely to lead to more unwanted puppies being born
Good luck - let us know how you get on.
Tony