I had my puppy neutered Dec 1st. For the first week after that he humped his pillow, why I don't know, but now he has stopped that. But he still gets out of the yard if he can find a place. I thought having him neutered would make him want to stay at home not roam. Why does he keep going over the fence? He rares up on it, until it bends over. He is 7 months old and weighs around 65 lbs.
2006-12-20 02:48:22 · 10 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
For those of you who felt the need to belittle me as a dog owner, let me say something to you. I love my dog and he is well taken care of and played with all afternoon when I get home for work. The vet is the one who told me his "need" to roam would be taken care of by neutering. I didn't get him neutered for that reason, I got him neutered so there wouldn't be unwanted puppies all over the neighborhood. We live in the country and our whole place is fenced. I appreciate the answers that didn't try to belittle me as a dog owner.
2006-12-20 05:38:26 · update #1
Does He get alot of Attention? Maybe he's Bored or Lonely...Neutering Definatly tends to keep Dogs from roaming but It takes a few months for everything to kick in..As far as the Humping..Thats a Domince Issue Neutering Helps Sometimes but even females do it.He may always Hump a strange Dog..Its a Dog's Way of letting the other know whi is the boss...Depending on your Dogs breed he is getting out because he is bored, Needs more Excesise or perhaps is lonely..A daily Walk may help alot and to somehow stabilize the fence! Good Luck
2006-12-20 02:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by roxie_29812 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neutering doesn't mean he is no longer a dog. Keep him busy and secure the fence. He will still hump when he wants to be dominant just not as often.Neutering is not a cure all for dog behavior. Your dog needs training.
2006-12-20 10:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he's not running to find a mate, he's just an escape artist. that takes training to fix. as for the humping, that early after the surgery he still had higher levels of testosterone, so now the levels have normalized and that should be gone for the most part (tho i do know dogs that never stop that).
you should get a stronger fence btw. 65lbs shouldnt be able to bend a fence
2006-12-20 10:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the first person said it well "Neutering is NOT a solution to supervision and training. "
Netuering only eliminates ONE reason for roaming..
a bored dog is still a bored dog and will run if you are not providing enough mental simulation fot it.. you need to be a better owner - Obedience lessons are a MUST as they stimulate part of the mind.. a better fence or dog run will help too BUT a dog kept in a dog run STILL NEEDS mental stimulation
2006-12-20 10:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neutering isn't always the answer for him roaming (though it could have been). He might get bored staying in the fenced in yard by himself, so he want to get out and explore. Try going out back and playing fetch with him until he is tired a few times. Keep him from getting bored and wanting to run away.
2006-12-20 10:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by cadowney1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some dogs just want to go. Each is different. Being neutered will help especially since you got it done while he was young.
Because he is still young he wants to explore and check things out. You want to have plenty of stimuli in his own yard.
2006-12-20 10:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep your puppy from wanting to leave your yard, take him on walks for 1-2 hours a day. Sucks huh? Only if you aren't already doing it, I enjoy my walks with my puppy and she enjoys them too. I went a few days without the walks and she had too much energy, so to burn her energy off she dug some major holes in my yard. It's my own fault for that. As long as she gets out for walks it exercises her and releases built up desires to run. Try it, you'll see a major difference.
2006-12-20 11:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by Yutow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If somebody cut your boys off, you'd run from them too.
In all seriousness though, neutering them won't make them more likely to stay home, just less likely to hike and mark their territory BUT you have to neuter them early, its best before they start hiking.
When we had our dog neutered, he humped more for a little bit too, but now doesn't hump at all.
2006-12-20 10:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by CP 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neutering is NOT a solution to supervision and training. A dog will not stop stepping over the property line now just because he is neutered!!!!!!!!!!!! They will not roam for females, but if he is bored and can get out, he will!!!! Come on!!! Common sense!!!
Get a better containment solution, or supervise the dog when it is out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
2006-12-20 10:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
What breed is it? Certain breeds tend to roam. Buy better fence or a better gauge of chain link. Sounds like cheap fence if he can bend it over.
2006-12-20 10:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋