are dogs tempers better after they get fixed?

Answer 1

Male dogs tend to be less aggressive, less dominant and less likely to pee in the house if they've been neutered. It doesn't seem to make much difference in a female's temperament. But both sexes are better of having it done - no risk of cancers in those organs when they get older.

Answer 2

If you mean temperament, then probably yes; there are a lot of factors to consider. Males show greater changes than females. The changes take time to occur as the hormones take time to work their way out of the body. How old was the animal when the spay/neuter occurred? If the dog has performed a behavior long enough for it to become a habit (marking, for instance), then it will take a lot longer for it to extinguish - if it even does.

If you actually mean temper, like your dog has a bad temper, then you've got other issues to deal with, though fixing may help to some extent. - g^2

Answer 3

Why should I sterilize my pet?

A longer, healthier life for your pet: Older female dogs are quite susceptible to reproductive tract infections and disorders, which simply do not occur in spayed females. An unsterilized female dog has a 14 times greater chance of developing mammary cancer than she would have, had she been spayed.
No heat periods: A female in heat must be closely watched for her entire heat period. In dogs, this is approximately 21 days, every six months.
No litters: Taking care of a litter of puppies is a large responsibility and is both costly and time-consuming.
A more manageable pet: A neutered male dog is considerably less aggressive than an unsterilized male and therefore, less subject to injury.
A better urban environment: Eliminating the surplus of stray and unwanted animals will lead naturally to fewer animal-related problems.

What does sterilization involve?

Surgical sterilization is a safe, short and simple operation. Dogs are resilient patients; they are back on their feet within a day of surgery.

A spay operation involves surgical removal of the female reproductive tract. It is important to realize that in "seasonal" animals, such as dogs, these organs become active only when the animal is in heat, so spaying does not result in a major hormonal problem. A spayed female dog is just as she is when not in heat, only permanently so.
Neutering a male pet involves surgical removal of the testes. As with spayed females, neutering has little effect on hormonal balance. The one exception is testosterone, a hormone responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics such as roaming and zealous territoriality. Reducing these characteristics by neutering animals makes them more manageable and easier to live with.
The best age to spay a female dog or cat is between five and six months. Males should be neutered between the ages of six and nine months. Adult animals can be sterilized without problems. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best time for your pet.

Myths & Misconceptions

"Spaying will make her fat and lazy": Not true . A pet's owner controls the animal's food intake and exercise program. Obesity in animals is a result of overeating, laziness, or a boring environment.
"It's not natural": Of course it isn't natural, but neither is the situation in which domestic animals now find themselves. They are no longer " wild ". Man has encouraged their dependence to the point where humans are not responsible for their care and their control. Sterilization is the only permanent control currently available.
"I can find homes for my pet's litters": Famous last words. Those nice friends and neighbours may become tired of your pets when they are no longer cute and cuddly. At that point, they will be given away, or brought to an animal shelter. Then it will be difficult to find homes for them, with so many puppies and kittens being available. Your litters are no different from anyone else's litters.
"Children should witness the miracle of birth": What about the miracle of death? Because of pet overpopulation, the average life-span of those animals will be two years, instead of the normal twelve to twenty. There are not enough good homes, even for your animals.
"It's too expensive": Caring for litters of kittens or puppies can be far more expensive than having an adult pet sterilized.

Answer 4

No, a dog's temperment generally does not change. Although in males ive heard that they have less behavior problems, such as marking everything with urine, but that's only if they are fixed young.Also, they stop leg humping.

Answer 5

i think their tempers are better it probably depends on the dog. it's better for the dog if you get it fixed. my dog used to lick himself so much that he gave himself a skin condition and it stopped once we got him fixed.

Answer 6

Definitely. They are calmer and not as territorial. Over 85% of dog bites in the US are from male dogs that have NOT been neutered.

Answer 7

when dogs get fixed they are much much more calm

Answer 8

My female MinPin hasn't committed "leg rape" since she's been fixed, so I'd say yes.

Answer 9

perhaps , they may show aggression towards other dogs that aren't neutered though

Answer 10

if its a male it usually becaomes less agressive ... and a lesser sexual desire as an adult dog

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