[header] How to deal with common mating problems in dogs [title] Make sure your dog gets a pre-breeding health check. [step] Before you decide to breed your dog, you should make sure that they are healthy enough to do so. Make an appointment with your vet. 
Explain that you are planning on breeding your dog, and ask the vet to examine your dog to ensure they are healthy enough for breeding. [substeps] Dogs can also contract sexually transmitted diseases (stds), so you need to make sure your dog is tested before you breed it.