My Pug will mark his territory anywhere! I have kettle trained him sense he was a puppy, I take him out side several times a day. will getting him neutered help ?
2007-01-03 03:58:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not right away but it will help. You don't have much of a chance without him being neutered though.
2007-01-03 04:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutering can help but it's also a learned behavior. I have females, yes females, that have been spayed for several years that still mark over the other females spots. The males will do it less as time goes one, but if a female in heat comes along, they will mark over her spots at times.
Once neutered it could take a few weeks for the hormone levels to go down in a male dog, especially if he's older when altered. Then comes the reconditioning of the bad behavior. There are a lot of good websites but I recommend the use of clicker training if it's a problem in the house.
2007-01-03 04:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by horsenhound 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't guarantee a fix, but, it can go a long way to help irradicate the problem. Just because he is kennel trained does not mean he will not mark because relieving himself and marking his territory are two seperate things in his mind and do not go hand in hand. He won't understand why he is scolded for doing that. The trouble is, the only way to prevent this behaviour is to have your puppy neutered at 4 to 6 months before any hormonal changes occur. He may never completely stop marking as it may be too ingrained in his mind as a habit for him to forget. If you catch him in the act, just pick him up and put him outside, let him know this is unnacceptable in the house. Yelling at him or rubbing his nose in it will not be effective. But, be consistant and understanding. He is a creature of instinct and his nature is just working the way it should. It will be frustrating, but, next time, get your puppy fixed right away and it won't be a problem. Hope it works out for ya!
2007-01-03 04:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by dabellydufe 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Often it helps, sometimes it won't. You should neuter him anyway if you aren't trying for pups. There is a possibility it will cure some of his bad behavior but consistency with scolding is best! For long enough, loud enough, and immediate action to punish (no physical contact), he will learn to go outside. Put him out asap after an incident, scold him loud and hard, and after a bit, let him back in. Stay on him like a wet tshirt and he will learn! When he goes potty outside, do praise him and make a HUGE deal of it and offer a yummy treat. He'll come around, sooner or later.
2007-01-03 04:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by enjoyrselves 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may, but since he's already developed the habit, he'll likely still do it. While marking his territory is natural, he needs to learn that inside the house is not appropriate- let him do it outside. Thus, what you need to do is train him. Tell him no, bring him outside. Do not leave him loose and unintended so he can lift his leg when you are not there to supervise.
That being said, for his long term health you need to have him neutered.
2007-01-03 04:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
PERSONALITIES do no longer replace!!!!! character is what it is from beginning..era. the only factor which will replace is hormonal pushed behaviors and a few of them will possibly no longer replace because of the fact the canine is an grownup and a few of those behaviors would now be habit and conduct are stressful to interrupt. Behaviors can replace for stable or undesirable in spite of the undeniable fact that it has no longer something to do with neutering yet far extra to do with proprietor reaction, practise, socializing, etc.
2016-10-06 09:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure can't hurt. depends on how old this dog is. getting him neutered will stop a lot of behavioral problems, but just be aware if he is older than it might be a learned behavior and habit by this time. but habits are sure easier to break when it's not intact male instinct driving them. so yes you should be all means have your pug neutered.
2007-01-03 04:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by cagney 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutering may help some, but it will take time for his hormone levels to go down. This may be a habit for him, now, so he will probably need more training to get him to completely stop this behavior.
2007-01-03 04:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, getting him neutered will help.
Check out http://www.friendsofanimals.org to purchase an affordable neuter certificate to use at our local vet.
http://www.libertydogtraining.com
You van visit the FAQ page for house training/crate training info
2007-01-03 04:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases it will help.Every once in a while there will be a male dog that will still marks his territory after being neutured ,but all the dogs I have has stopped doing that after being neutured.I still have seen a few dogs that will do it ,but they were not mine.Neuturing is always a good thing for you dog so I would do it no matter what.It will keep your dog healther later in life.
2007-01-03 04:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by deedee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋