Puppy's first season

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Hi everyone. I’ve got a young female dog that I adopted. I took Maja in when she was roughly 3 months old, and she’s about 5 months old now. Maja has already lost her milk teeth and her adult ones have come through—all lovely and white. This is my first ever puppy, so I wanted to ask for some advice. Yesterday I found a few red spots on her bed. She’s probably come into season, which leads to my question. Maja is licking herself down there a lot and has started pulling really hard on her collar during walks; it’s like it’s her first time on a lead. Is this normal for her? I should also mention she’s not listening to commands as well, like "sit", "paw", "speak", etc. She’s a crossbreed and weighs about 18–22 lbs. Is it normal for her to be tugging on the lead like this for the last few days?

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    Hi,

    What you’re describing could definitely be linked to her first season.

    The small spots of blood, more frequent licking, and the change in behaviour don't worry me: some dogs become more distracted and less attentive to commands during this time.

    The fact that she’s pulling more on the lead can also be explained by her being much more stimulated by scents and her surroundings.

    What breed is your dog? At 5 months old, it is indeed a bit early for her first season, but it’s possible with smaller breeds.

    If you’re ever in doubt, or if the discharge becomes heavy or foul-smelling, or if your dog seems uncomfortable or in pain, don’t hesitate to have a word with your vet.

    Have a good day,

    Maëlla

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