We havent had him castrated so that probably explains his behaviour but how long can we expect his behaviour to last? will it get worse and is there anything we can do to control it?
2007-02-24 10:27:05 · 23 answers · asked by wildekeeley 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get him trained folks. Neutering has no effect on bad behavior it only eliminates the need to chase after females in heat.
Boisterous behavior will escalate and may begin to include nipping, pinching and jumping on you and guests in your house. Take him to a local obedience school and register for a Basic Obedience course. At 8 mos. he is eligible for an adult class. Please don't waste time he is still young enough to accept the training without too much fuss. Older alpha dogs although trainable can be more resistant to change and take longer to accomplish the needed exercises.
2007-02-24 10:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's a teen-ager and male so what do you expect! This is the age a dog really needs to be shown who's number one and that he isn't it! You need to curb any unwanted behaviour sexual or otherwise by training him.You need to be very consistent, what is wrong today should always be wrong! A firm No! Leave! Sit! Down! and a lot of praise or a treat when he obeys, (He's got to learn what is acceptable). No physical punishments (forget time outs as the dog doesn't understand that concept he'll only learn not to do it in front of you and if the offence is chewing you may well come home to destruction). I suggest taking him to classes if you don't already! Try to take him in the garden and play with him for a while then once he's had a good romp take him to the classes. On there own they aren't enough, so what you learn there is what you continue to do at home and the dog will be more receptive after play. It's also a good bonding session and a good way to finish play time. It's a gentle reminder to him that YOU are the boss!
As others have said, if he's randy. the best cure is castration, as he gets older he may become a Houdini so will need secure fencing if left in the garden or yard! They can smell a lady from a distance and will usually try to do something about it! It's better for you and him too!
2007-02-24 12:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the fact that he hasn't been castrated is nothing to do with it. You need to get him to a good training class so you can learn how to teach him some manners! Seriously, he's being a teenager and seeing just how far he can go with you and how much he can get away with. Be firm with him and use the Nothing in Life is free philosphy. If he wants feeding, make him sit & stay before giving him his food. If he wants attention, make sure you only give it to him when he has all four feet on the ground, as soon as he starts getting boisterous, move away from him or put him in a separate room until he calms down. Make sure he has plenty of exercise & plenty of toys to keep him occupied. It's hard work but worth it in the end, male dogs are wonderful!
2007-02-24 11:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutering will help calm him. It will also decrease his desire to roam and be so "randy" around the house. But due keep in mind that he is a puppy, so he will have tons of energy for a while.
But I think you also have obedience issues. All dogs go through a little "teenage rebellion" phase. But there's a difference between enforcing a command and him not doing it at all. If your pup isn't listening to him and you find yourself yelling or giving him a command two, three or more times, then it's time for obedience training. And I don't just mean a token class or two. Pay the $$ and get it done properly. A well behaved obedient dog is SO much better and you find yourself enjoying your dog more.
2007-02-24 10:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is TRAINING not castration (lets call it what it is - not the 'neutering' euphimism)
There is a strange belief nowadays that 'castrating a dog will cure every problem going - dog is disobedient? - castrate it! dog craps in the house? - castrate it!
A well trained dog is a joy. A poorly trained one is an annoyance to all.
A friend has a 6-month old Lab pup, and has only just managed to get it 'clean' in the house. He's going to have it castrated next week. We have two 3 month old males, and in 3 weeks have managed to get them 99% there (they don't have 100% control of themselves at that age anyway).
We have no intention of castrating them - they will be TRAINED
2007-02-24 13:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most male pups go thru that stage, getting him the snip will only help the randy side. You need to spend alot of time with him, awarding him with good behaviour, a treat or toy. Or if you know hes going to do something before it happens try distracting him, squeaking a toy etc. Make sure every1 sticks to the same commands, down, sit etc. You may want to look to see if there are any dog training classes in your area. As for how long it will last depends on how long u let him do it, u need to try and get it under control asap as will only get worse as he gets older.
Good luck, hope he calms down
2007-02-24 19:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by W R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, a few years back i had a Dalmatian male dog, i know they are hyper but i did him no favours, i let him sit on the sofa with me, sleep in my bed like you would your child, he ate the same time as me, all everyone kept saying was to get his nuts of it will calm him down, i wasn't so sure but i was at the end of my tether, he kept chewing, emptying the bin, jumping up people who came to visit, also his toilet habits (although he had been trained ) seemed to be everywhere accept outside, he was also full of testosterone so i decided that his nuts of were the only thing i hadn't done, what a load of garbage he was exactly the same if not worse, a few years older and wiser, i have a staff he is nearly two, i now know its all about the pecking order, and being firm, he eats after i have eaten, he sleeps in his bed not mine (well sometimes), he is not allowed on the furniture, and he loves my 6 year old daughter, my staff is an absolute joy, we never went to classes, i just helped him understand who is the guvnor, he is always pleased to see me and he always has a cuddle for me, so my advice is that your pooch is not number 1, he comes after the family BUT REMEMBER, he IS part of your family, its all about the pecking order get that right and you should of cracked it, good luck.
2007-02-24 19:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by lynbestwick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-02 10:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having him nuetered now will help and also in the long run. Be firm with him whilst he is behaving like this or he will gain top alpha and you will end up on dog borstal with mic martin lol.
Also at 8 months old this is the beginning of adalesence so your experiencing a typical teenage dog as to put it. You need to be real firm with him at this stage.
What breed is he?
2007-02-24 23:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by A C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can introduce him you a young 8 mnth old puppy of the opposite sex, explain about the birds and the bees maybe rent them a movie, light some candles, give them a bottle of a wine and some space. When you come home if he's smoking a cigarette you're golden!
2007-02-24 10:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋