I'm sorry, Jackson, but it is UTTERLEY irresponsible to walk an in season bitch. If a bitch HAS to be walked... and I have never yet owned one for whom it was detrimental to keep in... there are plenty of other ways to occupy a dog without taking it for walks.... then take it to the nearest industrial estate where there are no dogs around.

It matters not how experienced breeders are, that has no relevance to how responsible they are or how considerate....

An entire dogs owner does not know an in season bitch is being walked until it's dog gets out. A bitch's owner is (or should) be thoroughly aware of the situation. If they cannot manage it then they should get the bitch spayed. That is the responsiblity that comes with owning an entire bitch. Yes, entire owners also have responsibility to have control of their dogs, but the urge to mate is too strong for many, and they owners have no previous knowledge. The weight of responsibility HAS to rest with the bitches owner.

I'm staggered that on the one hand you advocate NOT neutering pets and on the other consider it acceptable to walk in season bitches....

If I come across a little heavy on this issue I make no apologies.... it has to be one of the most important areas of dog ownership... responsible owning of entire dogs... and as has been illustrated can so easily lead to unwanted puppies and possible a dog being killed or worse, causing an accident in which people are hurt, because it is following a natural, powerful instinct.

And, just to add. Your comment that the dog should be neutered doesn't hold water. I know quite a few neutered dogs that are attracted to in season bitches... and have tied... they have not produced puppies, but it does not necessarily stop what is a very strong instinct.