My Mini Schnauzer is 4 years old. He has terrible anger issues! I was wondering if that is caused by him still having all his "stuff".
2006-11-21 05:21:21 · 17 answers · asked by flywithme3372004 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It has about a 70% chance of improving his aggression issues. No, its not too late..
2006-11-21 05:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It couldn't hurt. The only time that I would say that a dog would be too old to neuter is if he wouldn't be a good surgery candidate (the risk of having him put under would be too great).
Neutering him will cause his hormone levels to fall and might help with some agression issues, but don't think it's going to be a cure all. You don't go into great detail about what his anger issues are but I would assume he might still benefit from being neutered and then maybe some additional obedience training.
2006-11-21 06:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is never too late to have your dog neutered. It may or may not affect his overly aggressive behavior. You may want to read about the breed to determine if some characteristics are just "Schnauzer" because you don't really describe what you see as being "anger issues". A dog trainer should be able to help. I think it is a good idea to neuter your dog if you don't intend to breed him.
2006-11-21 05:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its never too late to neuter and four years old is still pretty young for a mini schnauzer. Neutering may help to calm him down.
2006-11-21 05:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by auskan2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late, unless the critter is truly ancient and has severe health issues. You don't mention that with your dog, so go for it! I think you might find it'll save you both some misery!
Now, I don't know that it will cure the 'anger issues'. Only some intensive training will do that.
Good luck!
2006-11-21 05:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, It may not prevent some behaviors at this age but, it will make sure he doesn't reproduce. Temperament is transferred in the breeding process. He may calm down a bit. It is definitely the right thing to do. Sometimes if a female in heat is close by it will increase his irritability.
2006-11-21 05:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there does come a time when it's too late to do anything where anestesia is involved but i don't think 4 is too old, if you take him to get neutered it may get rid of the anger issues and if not than your doggy just has a bad temperment.
2006-11-21 05:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by T.T. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Usually when dogs aren't with other dogs they have more anger. My dog has alway's played with other dogs every day. Dogs need friends just like people and your dog would be a better dog if you went to a group with other dogs. Look up the Dog Whisper and see what he has to say.
2006-11-21 05:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-21 05:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by tmvminjh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust me on this one, i got my peke when he was 41/2! He had aggression towards other dogs, we couldn't take him to the park without aggressive behavior! He would run out the door at if left open! One mouth later we got him neutered and changed him 180! his totally a new dog, he enjoys life!!!!! NEVER TOO LATE!!!! You will see change in weeks!!!!
2006-11-21 05:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Montella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be a really good reason why he has anger issues, and it is not to late to get him neutered.
2006-11-21 05:44:11 · answer #11 · answered by sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋