Mating, while a perfectly natural action, is not always as simple as you would think. Inexperienced dogs, most often the male, have difficulty in consummating the sexual act. True, most males readily mount a female and go through the motions of the sexual act, but they fail to penetrate the female. On the other hand, nervous bitches may make it difficult for the male to copulate. They may refuse to stand for the male or they snap at him, thus not only making things difficult, but discouraging him. These are some of the complications of mating.

Before we discuss the actual mating process, some information on the sexual behavior of the male and female is in order.

Mating the Male  
Mating The Female  
Planning the Mating  
The Mating  
Dog Prenatal Care