Neighbor Asks Dog Owner To Change His Dog Walking Route To Avoid Their Dog 2026

Taking a dog in heat on a walk can present some unique challenges to an owner. Female dogs, especially in heat, may tend to become more aggressive and territorial, increasing the likelihood of attacks on other dogs or people. Also, the pheromones emitted by female dogs in heat can attract male dogs from a distance, potentially causing them to follow, leading to attempts to mount by the male dog. This can be distressing for both dogs involved and dangerous for the human owners when something like this isn’t wanted.

In today’s Reddit AITA story, we’re going to be looking at a woman who took to the AITA community to share her issues and request advice. She has a female dog with whom she thought it would be okay to regularly meet up with her play buddy, the neighbor’s dog. But the situation has changed recently, as her dog is now in heat, which has resulted in changes in behaviors. The other dog owner provided OP with his schedule and requested that she adjust her own to avoid an accidental meeting and things got heated. Keep on reading to see what happens next!

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#1) Ooh, this is going to be interesting.

#2) OP moved into her current residence a few years ago and owns a dog. The dog has a male play friend that goes crazy when OP’s dog is in heat.

#3) Normally, they don’t run into each other much, but now since OP’s dog is in heat, her play friend’s owner wanted to set opposing walk schedules to avoid any issues.

#4) OP agreed but their walking times still coincided a few times, prompting texts from her play-friend#s owner.

#5) The two dogs ran into each other multiple times one day.

#6) The play-friend’s owner provided OP with propositions.

#7) OP decides that everything is his and his dog’s fault.

#8) These shifts being proposed would hurt OP’s schedule.

#9) OP refuses to comply with the dog friend.

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It’s extremely important to be aware of certain challenges presented when you’re walking a dog in heat and you should definitely look into appropriate precautions to minimize potential harm. These precautions may include avoiding areas that have a higher probability of encountering other dogs, properly using a leash to keep the dog under control, and being prepared to step in if necessary to prevent aggressive or inappropriate behavior. Redditors that came across this post were mainly of the opinion that you should spay your dog as soon as possible and labelled OP to not be the good one here. Keep scrolling to see more of the comments.

#10) To avoid euthanasia, adopting is the best solution.

Via Getting-better-

#11) It is no doubt very irresponsible of OP.

Via RiskBig3301

#12) Hope OP doesn’t have her dog for breeding purposes only.

Via dancercr

#13) There is a lot that indicates that getting your dog spayed might help, OP.

Via gillabee123

#14) This is very important and I absolutely agree.

Via Important_Park_7196

#15) It’s not the neighbors place to set a schedule, but OP should be a bit more worried about her own dog.

Via spikeymist

#16) The last part is so important. OP should’ve been honest.

Via TheKatDodd

#17) Both dogs going the spay/neuter-ing route feels for the best.

Via Kitsune_YYT

#18) Leashing and neutering plus spaying!

Via WampireKitt3n

#19) LOL, they sure will at this rate.

Via catscausetornadoes

#20) This is undoubtedly true.

Via Dittoheadforever

What is your opinion on this one? What would you do in this situation if you were the OP? Leave a comment down below to join the conversation!