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Do dogs need to mate at least once? 🐾 No, they don’t. Unlike humans, dogs don’t think about mating. For them, it’s purely instinctual and only triggered when a female is in heat and ready to conceive. If that hormonal instinct is removed (through spaying/neutering), they won’t feel the need to mate. The idea of "letting your dog mate at least once" is driven more by human emotions than actual dog behavior or knowledge. Mating isn't a necessity for their happiness or health. Plus, if they do mat