I have an 8 mo. old male schnoodle (schnauzer-poodle).
2006-09-10 09:35:43 · 16 answers · asked by cree_24 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At that age it will really help with aggression..and avoids some territorial marking.. He will be less attracted to females, and more interested in his human family..He will also be safer, as less likely to be attacked by other male dogs when out for walks, etc.
He will be less likely to run away from home..he will have no chance of getting testicular cancer, and several other testosterone fed cancers..
2006-09-10 09:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oddly.. I've only heard that spaying reduces aggression of female dogs - and that neutering typically only reduces the territorial marking and mounting behavior associated with male dogs - but I guess each situation could be different. It's the younger dog that is more aggressive? Is he also more dominant or does the older dog display more dominant behavior? Is there any one thing in particular that illicits the aggressive behavior from the younger male? I definitely think a starting point would be neutering - especially since you've already got a breeding male. It may be that the two together are creating a tense environment because of competition, etc., and this is what is causing him to be aggressive towards another dog. I definitely would go for the neutering + training before simply giving him away. It sucks trying to find a "good" home for any animal - you never really know what you're going to get. Even the nicest person can end up being a horrible pet owner in the end. I wouldn't risk it - see what a professional dog trainer can do about the aggression after he's been neutered and had time to recover.. then go from there?
2016-03-27 05:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of myths around the Neutering and Spaying of Dogs. the main reason to have these operations performed is to prevent unwanted litters, another is for health reasons no uterus, no uterine cancer; no testies, no testicular cancer, the other so called benefites are always being debated by professional animal trainers, veterinarians, and rescue workers. the aggressive nature of dogs can be modified through behavior modificcation techniques, please read "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor for general information on these and other techniques used to modify behavior in people and animals. Also consult a veterinarian and dog trainer for advice.
2006-09-10 09:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hightly recomend neutering! Not only will it help with aggression, temperment, sex drive, it'll also prevent testicular cancer, which is becoming more common in male dogs. I've seen intact male dogs tear down fences to get at a female in heat! Plus you will be doing your part to help the over population of unwanted pets. Did you know every year millions of unwanted pets are put to sleep each year?
2006-09-10 09:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less aggressive (usually) but more to their advantage instead of ours it also lessens the chance of testicular cancer and a few others I have heard. (I have a shih-tzu/poodle mix and had him neutered at 6 months) He will be 15 in Jan.
2006-09-10 09:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by tallred63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had one male dog in my life.At the time I was really niave about dogs in general. From learning from my mistakes ,if you neuter your dog it will stop your dog from spraying , roaming to find that female and it also helps with aggression issues.It makes a all round better family companion.
2006-09-10 11:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by pitbullmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will help with the aggression. Also it will prevent testicular cancer, reduce the risk of prostrate cancer, prostrate infections and anal fistulas (abcesses). It will stop all hormone driven behaviors.
In addition to neutering a good training class is a must.
2006-09-10 10:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cause him to be a little less dog agressive, stop him from running off every time there is a nice smelling female in the aria, might not want to pee on quite as many bushes, but in reality his personality will not change.
2006-09-10 09:42:11 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will be less aggressive, calmer and healthier. You will cut his chance of getting certain types of cancer (like testicular). They are a lot better off neutered, and they stop "humping" toys and people, their urge is gone.
2006-09-10 09:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will not get and enlarged prostate and have trouble going pee.
He will not get prostate cancer and die.
He will not always looking for love
He will be more focused on your and be a more responsive dog than if he were looking for love all the time.
He will be healthier and happier and a better pet.
Get it done.
2006-09-10 09:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋