What to do with an unneutered male dog?
The roaming stopped altogether. However, not all of his male behaviors disappeared completely. Occasionally he still lifted his leg in the house and fought with other dogs. Keeping him confined to the kitchen when he was alone and supervising him at other times controlled the urine marking. Walking him on leash controlled the fighting.
Why is it important for male dogs to be neutered?
Neutering reduces the risk of your dog being attacked by other male dogs. Even if your dog isn’t aggressive himself, being intact makes him a target for other intact males who might see him as a potential rival. Neutering helps re-focus your dog’s attention.
Can a unneutered dog be a good pet?
Yes, non-neutered dogs can and do make good pets. Spaying and neutering seems to be the politically correct thing to do these days. As you can see, there are a range of reasons why you should neuter your dog, not all of them are based on fact I’m afraid.
What can I do about my male dog’s aggression?
Medication can help control the aggression issue, allowing you to train your dog better — but it is not meant to replace training. Common medications prescribed to treat aggression include Zoloft and Prozac, among others. Pet Safe: Can Neutering Your Male Dog Solve His Behavior Problems? Tammy Dray has been writing since 1996.
The roaming stopped altogether. However, not all of his male behaviors disappeared completely. Occasionally he still lifted his leg in the house and fought with other dogs. Keeping him confined to the kitchen when he was alone and supervising him at other times controlled the urine marking. Walking him on leash controlled the fighting.
What are the pros and cons of neutering a male dog?
An intact male can become very agitated – whining, pacing, sometimes escaping his house or yard. Neutering puts an end to all that. Neutering reduces the risk of prostate disorders. Enlarged prostate occurs in 80% of intact male dogs past the age of five.
Is it OK to neuter a male dog with an enlarged prostate?
Enlarged prostate occurs in 80% of intact male dogs past the age of five. Affected dogs have difficulty with urination or bowel movements. The good news is that it’s fixable. If you neuter at that time, the prostate will shrink quickly and the problems will resolve.
When to spay or neuter a dog to prevent marking?
Not all dogs mark, however spaying and neutering at an early age is best! Most dogs that do mark begin marking when they reach sexual maturity (depending on the size of your dog) between 6 months to a year old. Small breeds tend to mark more than larger breeds and intact males tend to mark more than neutered males or females.
