Hi everyone, looking for some advice. I have a proven stud dog  and a 3 year old bitch.
This year for the first time I want to breed them together.
She is only on day 7 at the moment. From previous seasons I think her best days are 14-16.
My stud is very experienced and with visiting bitches he knows instantly when they are ready and won’t mate them if they are not.
Should I separate my two for a few days so when she is ready he is more keen.?
I’m worried because they live together and for the past 2 years we have told him NO when he’s tried to mount her. I could send her to my dads for a few days and bring her back for the mating.
Or do you think because he is experienced he will be ok.?

I would say far to early & yes you should be separating them. You don't want them to be trying any old time.
When you do put them together, the ideal is leave a day between ie 13th then 15th(obviously the day you try may not be these days). It actually only needs to be one mating, on the right day, to lead to a successful litter but a fair number will have 2 matings, to be sure & as they are you own dogs, then it would be worth trying for a 2nd mating.

Thank you.
My bitch sleeps in a crate at night so they are never left alone. But I think I’ll send her over to my dads for a few days and bring her back around day 12 and try.