He is a house dog and he will be one year on October 21. He has been potty trained since he was about 6 months old but he has be "spraying" things in my house. Is he trying to mark his teritory?Would it help to have him fixed?
2006-09-21 06:43:30 · 28 answers · asked by Special 'K' 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
DEFINITELY.
As a lot of people have said already, getting him fixed will help with the spraying as well as trying to get out of the yard/house. His urge to wander will be reduced, and usually the dog will be a little calmer. Not suddenly very lazy, just calmer. Neutering also reduces the risks of certain diseases, like testicular cancer.
Getting him fixed will not affect his personality at all, whoever tells you it will doesn't know what they're talking about. You won't be taking his manhood away or anything like that...dogs aren't like people, he won't be "missing out" on anything. The earlier he is fixed the better. (All that goes for females as well) The only people who should not have their dog fixed are the ones who are breeding CAREFULLY, professional breeders not backyard ones.
And be sure to clean the spots he marks with a mixture of vinegar and water. Otherwise he may keep going there out of habit!
2006-09-21 07:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by joey_chan27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, actually, since he is almost a year old, the chances of having him fixed to solve the marking problem he has aquired are pretty slim. If you don't plan to breed him, then you might try it, but don't expect it to be a sure fix. You're only true fix is to now train him not to mark things just like you had to potty train him. Even neutered animals (cats and dogs, etc.) will still mark things unless they were neutered at a young age. If you don't really want to neuter him but simply want to stop him from peeing on things in your house you just need to catch him in the act a few times like I'm sure you had to do when he was a puppy and you were house training him. If you also want him neutered, then I would have it done and it could stop the problem, I just wouldn't count on it. Good luck!
2006-09-21 14:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering will help decrease the marking greatly although since he is already in the habit you may have to work with him a little too. I recommend spaying and neutering ALL pets. They will be healthier in the long run and will not contribute to the already huge problem of overpopulation. Their personality does not change in any way if that is a concern for you. Your dog is also safer if he is altered. Many people who are looking to steal a dog, are not interested in an altered animal, or if he were to somehow get out of the house (broken window from a tree limb, whatever) he will not be as likely to roam (no looking for the ladies without the bits). Neutering is the responsible thing to do.
2006-09-21 13:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by madfly80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Spraying" is a behavior more associated with cats than dogs.
Your dog IS probably marking his territory. Having him fixed MAY help, but if he can still smell the places in your house where he has gone, he will continue this behavior.
You will have to COMPLETELY remove any odor. It will not be easy. Bleach works well.
Be SURE not to use amonia. It will ENHANCE the urine smell.
You will need to cordon off the sections of your house you are cleaning so that he cannot return there. Do not reopen these areas for AT LEAST a month to be sure ALL smells have dissipated.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-09-21 14:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason a male dog shouldn't be fixed is for breeding reasons.
Having him fix will keep him home. It will also give him a longer life span.
After having him fixed, clean the areas he's marked really good. Having him fixed will help.
2006-09-21 13:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It definetly is a good idea to get all your animals fixed, unless you are looking to breed them. Not only does spaying or neutering help in population control and strays, it also helps with your animals life span and obeidiance. A male dog who is neutered (like yours) won't continue to mark "territory" whether it be outside or inside. For a female dog spaying her will lessen the likelyhood of her getting cancer.
2006-09-21 14:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Morgan C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting your animal fixed is not only good for stoping the spraying, but its great for keeping the spread of homeless pets. He may be an indoor pet but you never know when he could get in contact with some other dog.
You also dont want him going around feeling the same way men do when they dont get any. (animals get that same feeling!)
SO definitly get him fixed.
2006-09-21 13:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Girl 1214 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should get him neutered, yes he is trying to mark his territory, yes it would help to get him fixed. Getting him fixed would also help to keep him from trying to run away, as well as humping your leg or any unsuspecting guests, as well as your spraying problem. However, if you don't clean up his scent from your house(you can use vinegar and water, or natures miracle) he might pee there out of instinct to soil the same place.
2006-09-21 13:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Chit P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, have him fixed. It may also help with his temperment if that's ever a problem. The only reason not to have an animal fixed these days is if you were wanting to breed them.
2006-09-21 13:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by Lu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you specifically want to breed him, or to show him (some shows want not fixed dogs only) I would get him fixed immediately. It sounds like he is definetly marking his territory. The sooner he is fixed, the more passive he will stay as well.
2006-09-21 13:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by mminuyasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋