Hiking with a dog in heat (estrus)? We had planned a backpacking trip for this weekend. We recently adopted a stray puppy of an unknown age. She recently went into her first heat. Once her heat is over, we of course plan on getting her spayed. My question is should I be concerned bringing her backpacking this weekend? We live in an area where there are coyotes. I am not certain if there would be risk involved in taking her into the wilderness while she is in heat.  Our safety and hers is our number one concern.

Thanks