When should I have my male border collie neutered?

Question

He's only 12 weeks bright but VERY determined. I'll take him to classes but I'm a bit worried he's going to be too highly strung & dominant for a pet .Will neuterung help? Had a collie before from a pup but only had him done for prostrate problems. He had a much more placid nature. Can the way you bring up a dog really alter their temprament?

Answer 1

about 6 months old for neutering. As for the dominence - just make it clear that you are boss. Things like you go through the doors first, you eat first also be quite firm about your disciplining - I find my collie needs a good squahing at least once every week or two - I don't mean thumping the dog, but if he is being naughty a proper telling off - especially if he starts to be too rough when playing - make the boundaries clear now when he is a puppy.

I think that to some degree you can teach a collie to control an excitable temperment, but you won't be able to change who he is. He sounds like a high drive dog, so will definatly need some sort of work (obediance or agility maybe), something that he can channel all that energy into.

Good luck with him - they are incredable rewarding dogs

Answer 2

Hi Sammy!!
Although the testicles of most puppies will descend by 9 to 12 weeks of age, a Neutering cannot usually be made until the dog is about 6 months old. A dog with two retained testicles will be sterile, but will have normal hormone production.

The Procedure - The ideal time for neutering the male dog is between 5 and 7 months of age. The practice of early-age neutering (between 6-14 weeks) has gained popularity, particularly in animal shelters, as an aspect of population control. Several studies have indicated that early-age neutering is safe and effective, but we still prefer to delay neutering on pets until the 5-8 month mark. Neutering at this age ensures youthful good health and reduces the chance of surgical complications, as the testicles are still small and relatively easy to surgically remove.

Neutering the male dog involves the surgical removal of the testicles. Because the testicles are responsible for the production of the male sex hormone, testosterone, and sperm, the neutered dog will show reduced signs of sexual behavior and will no longer be fertile. Neutering is an important part of health management for male dogs. please look aticle about: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Neutering_The_Male_Dog/
Jason Homan

Answer 3

Border collies are VERY active puppies. It is a sign and symptom of their intelligence. My vet recommends neutering when he lifts his leg to pee, or at 6 months, whichever comes first.
His activity at that age isn't likely to be gender related, as that is typical Border Collie. That is also why SO MANY Border Collies are in the shelters. People don't understand what they are taking on. However, with plenty of exercise, and good training, your patience will really pay off, as they are amazing dogs.

there are 4300 border collies listed here in shelters. > http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Breed=Border+Collie&pet.Animal=Dog&exact=1&preview=1

Nearly as many as there are Labs listed. and yet, there are not nearly as many Border Collies bred as there are Labs..So, a very high percentage of them end up in shelters. Such a pity.

Answer 4

Basic Training of the Puppy - Read here https://tr.im/8mL4l

The new puppy is certainly one of the most adorable and cuddly creatures that has ever been created. It is the most natural thing in the world to shower it with love and affection. However, at the same time it is important to realize that if you want to have a well trained adult dog, you need to begin the training process right away. The dog, like its related ancestor, the wolf, is a pack animal. One of the features of a pack is that it has a single dominant leader. Your new puppy is going to want that leader to be you, but if you do not assume that role from the very beginning, the puppy’s instincts will push him to become the leader.

The most important thing to remember about training the puppy during its first six months of life is that it must see you as the leader of the family pack. The essential thing is gaining the trust and the respect of the puppy from the beginning. You will not do this by allowing the puppy to do whatever it wants to do whenever it wants to do it. On the other hand, a certain amount of patience is required. Most people err in their early training by going to extremes one way or the other. Although you need to begin the basic training process at once, you can not expect your dog to do too much at first. Basic obedience training is fine and should include simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Remember that trying to teach the dog advanced obedience techniques when it is a puppy is much like trying to teach a five year old child algebra.

It is also important to restrain from cruel or abusive treatment of the puppy. You can not beat obedience into your dog, and it certainly is not going to engender feeling of respect and trust. House breaking is an area where this usually becomes a problem because of the anger that is triggered when the puppy fails and creates a mess inside the home. Although this issue must be addressed without anger, it most be addressed. If you allow the puppy to eliminate inside the house, it will continue to do so as an adult dog. The same thing is true of other destructive or dangerous behavior such as chewing and biting. Do not expect the puppy to grow out of it. You are going to need to train the puppy out of it, but you should do so firmly but with a sense of play and fun using positive reinforcement and lots of love and praise for good behavior.

Answer 5

Neutering is NOT a substitute for good training. Border Collies are extremely active & intelligent and can learn very quickly what is and is not acceptable behaviour. You can't alter his temperament but you can alter his behaviour by utilising the positive parts of his behaviour. Take him to a good training class where you can be taught the best way to train your boy. Make sure the trainers are members of one of the recognised bodies, a bad trainer can do more harm than good.

Answer 6

You need to wait until he's sexually mature (about 8 months) when his balls are fully descended. It's the best thing to do healthwise, but do persevere with the training. Border collies are naturally bright and want to learn, so if you keep his mind occupied he'll be a happy dog. The castration should help with potential aggression due to the lower hormone levels, but basic personality can be affected by genes, so you can only do so much.

Answer 7

My six year old border collie is a very dominant dog - and I put this down to both his personality, and the fact that I am not a dominant person. I love him to death mind you, but I will be honest and say that we're not a perfect match, he'd be much better off with a dominant owner (but there ain't no way I'm getting rid of him!)

Anyways, you need to ensure that you are the boss of your dog, otherwise you will have a disobedient dog on your hands! Keep up on the training too, very important

As for neutering - you are supposed to wait six months to get your dog desexed. This allows for them to grow, as some breeders and vets believe that it is not right to desex a dog prior to six months.

Answer 8

Neutring won't really help but it will help prevent prostrate problems among other things and also you can get him neutered at anytime. He is only 12 weeks so he is learning his boundries obediance classes would help a lot

Answer 9

have him neutered unless you plan on showing him in conformation... as for "determined" that is a borders nature,,, keep at obedience and also,,, try AGILITY borders excel at this and it is great exercise and great fun for both handler and dog.. also,, look up your local Border collie club... get involved...

Answer 10

Usually between 4-6 months they start to sexually mature. Collies are active working dogs, and it may tone him down a notch and it is definitely the best thing for his health. We have had our two male Golden Retrievers done at 5 months and neither of them developed the habit of lifting their legs to pee, they both squat.