if you fix you female dog will she calm down?

Question

my dads future wife has a year old golden retriever female, and she isnt fixed and shes is always really hyper and howls/barks and doesnt obey, and my dads future wife says if we get her fixed it wont make her calmer.....is this true or will it help cause she is going to give the dog another home becase its her dog and she doesnt spend enough time with her!!!! what a b i t c h!!! i love that dog!!!

Answer 1

Getting a dog "fixed " won't change their behavior, If the dog is hyper it is probably form not getting enough exercises and attention. If the only time the lady spends with the dog is to keep her quiet then..she (the dog) is probably acting out to get attention ( like a bad kid does for attention) just give the dog love and attention and some exercises she should be OK. OR you can send her(again the dog) to obedience school (petsmart has a good one) that might help too. You seem to like the dog more than her( person this time) maybe she would let you have the dog.

Answer 2

Spaying (or neutering) has much less of an effect on a dog's behavior than people tend to think, especially in females. The problems you've metioned are definitely not the type that can be resolved by spaying. I think you're being very logical to say that she isn't spending enough time with the dog. I believe strongly in the saying, "Great dogs are made, not born." There is no such thing as a "hyper" dog. Sure, there are dogs whose breeding have given them stamina, vigor, and the need for frequent, intense daily exercise. Golden retrievers are one such breed, and you are probably right that the owner isn't spending enough time exercising her dog. Howling, barking, and disobedience are, again, largely the fault of the owner. Some dogs are predisposed toward vocalization and some are predisposed toward independence -- but none want to do the wrong thing. Moreover, excessive howling and barking are often signs of boredom, and this is probably the case with this dog. With no reservations, I will tell you that NO healthy dog will not respond to proper training. Although your dad's future wife SHOULD get the dog spayed for the dog's health, this is not the answer to the dog's bad behavior. Maybe you could suggest that she take the dog to training classes, where she will learn how to properly train the dog.

Good luck helping this dog, and I think it's smart of you to know that the real problem lies in the owner!

Answer 3

Ask Her For The Dog,It May Or May Not Calm One Down?I've Seen It Calm Males Down(Not My Own,I Would Never Cut A Dogs Goobers Out,Just Isn't Right)If She Doesn't Have Time For The Dog,She May Let You Have It,Someone Taking The Time With The Dog,May Help Calm Her Down,What Is That Stuff They Give Kids Now Instead Of The Old Fashioned Beating(Ritalin?)I'm Not Sure But If All Else Fails Ask Veterinarian

Answer 4

Aggressive or wandering behaviors are training issues, not hormonal issues. These behaviors must be dealt with from the early stages and through responsible training and supervision. A dog’s natural ability as a watchdog or protection dog will not be lessened by spaying or neutering. Spay or neuter surgery, recommended for all pet dogs, is not a replacement for adequate training or a "quick fix" for behavioral problems. A male dog’s nature and response towards other dogs will not be changed by neutering. Other males may perceive your neutered male as less of a threat, and thus be more likely avoid confrontations. Spaying a female will in no way make her less aggressive towards other dogs. Aggression towards people will not be affected at all by spaying or neutering. If your dog is shy, fear aggressive, dog aggressive, or aggressive towards people, this would be all the more reason to have him/her spayed or neutered. You would not want to reproduce these kinds of temperament problems!

Answer 5

I had a female dog that we fixed when she was 5 and it did not change her behavior at all. I actually just had my male dog fixed the other day and it has not changed him in any way either. I don't think it changes their behavior. My mother just fixed her female last week, she's 6 months old and very hyper, it didn't help.

Answer 6

certain, i imagine having your lady spayed is a definate answer for calming down your dogs. I rescused my dogs from the pound 4 years in the past and when I were given her she changed into only 2 months old and nonetheless had stitches in her abdomen from being spayed. What I surely have noted mutually with her is that maximum male dogs are very shielding of her yet nonetheless opt to sniff her butt. lol She receives alongside truly nicely with male dogs yet lady dogs are nonetheless somewhat aggressive in the direction of her.

Answer 7

Yes, she'll calm down. Treating her well and consistently will help as well.

Answer 8

She will calm down, but she'll probably get fat as well.

Answer 9

Too bad neither of you CARE ENOUGH to **TRAIN** the poor beast instead of DUMPING it !!!