I have done a lot with him and I show him non stop affection. The only time he is alone is when we are at work, then when we get home he is running, playing, I give him tons for treats for his good behavior. he sleeps with me every night. Maybe he is angry or annoyed when I leave him alone? he is so big and heavy now. I am the one who trained him, he listens well except when he gets into these tantrums...
2006-11-28 09:11:17 · 13 answers · asked by Stargazer 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I agree...neutering will solve many aggressive behavior problems. In fact, a behavior specialist or trainer won't even offer to help you unless they are been neutered already...because so often that is all it takes.
2006-11-28 09:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutering a dog will sometimes help with aggression, but not always.. generally neutering helps to keep a dog at home a little more often as they are not on the look out for a mate anymore. Once the testosterone has left their body and this could take a couple of weeks for some dogs, you may see a change in the personality, but not always.
If you are having aggression issues with your dog, the first thing you should do is neuter but you should also contact a behaviorist and get some advice on how serious the issue is and what needs to be done to correct the behavior.
If you are having aggression issues please don't wait to seek help. The sooner you start to correct the problem, the better!
2006-11-28 17:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are supposed to calm between 6 months and a year after being neutered and my Boxer has calmed down a little. As for aggression, well, my dog is getting aggressive at the moment so i'm not sure. depends on the dog i suppose.
2006-11-28 17:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by Scribbler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To directly answer your question about how neutering affects behaviour:
It may help agression and it may not. It will cut down on the testosterone in his system, so many dogs have become less aggressive after being altered.
If you aren't planning on showing your dog, then he should be fixed anyway. You'll eliminate the risks of many types of cancer and decrease the risks of many others. Good luck to you.
2006-11-28 17:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might not help this because he seems to be doing it out of lonelyness instead of aggression. He knows he gets all the love and affection when your there, but when you leave theres nothing but an empty house thats his to tear up. I've heard many ways to fix this and different ways work for different dogs. I'm more experienced with horses and cow dogs (since they go everywhere with us we dont worry about this problem much) Try looking for ways to fix this and I hope you find what your looking for. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-11-28 17:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand people putting off neutering their pets. It is the responsible thing to do unless he is a show dog. It will reduce his aggression. It sounds more like your dog has separation anxiety. He only acts out when you leave him. Have you ever kenneled your dog? I have two rescues and the kennel is everyone's best friend. They like being in there while I am away, and they never get in trouble.
2006-11-28 17:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will not only help with aggressive tendencies, but also help to prevent prostate problems, urinary issues, testicular cancer, lessens their roaming tendencies (which can save them from fights causing injury or disease, and also reduces the risk of being hit by a car). A neutered male probably won't mark his territory (wait till he lifts his leg on your couch!) or tend to hump your leg (or guests).
I hope this help you. It truly is in the best interest of the dog and the owner, to have him neutered. In Michigan, dog licenses are way cheaper for a neutered or spayed pet, also.
2006-11-28 17:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I can understand it, it seems like hes destroying the house?
If he is, hes mostlikley suffering from separation anxiety, not aggression. Spending every minute of your time when your with him and then going away really drives him crazy and pretty much he misses you and doesn't know what to do with himself. This could range from going on the floor to chewing to destroying walls.
Speak to a behaviorist or look on line how to break him of separation anxiety.
2006-11-28 17:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by oktob3r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The testes are glands which produce testosterone, amongst other things this hormone makes animals more aggressive so yes, neutering helps.
2006-11-28 17:14:04 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you show your dog or enter him in competetive sports, you should fix your boy. I don't know what your real problem is from the post, but chances are you should neuter him just the same.
2006-11-28 17:13:28 · answer #10 · answered by jkc92618 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋