I have a 11 month old yorkie male puppy. I was wondering about getting him fixed he keeps trying to shag things. We're not going to use him for breading. My nan has a westie he's had the chop she says it calms them down alot. Do it really calm down? What shold i do? Is it a good idea or not?
2007-03-22 02:51:09 · 42 answers · asked by tyranny247 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
do it then too many dogs who are unwanted already
2007-03-22 02:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by denny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd give him the chop, as he might get some poor lady dog (why can't you say b**ch?) pregnant next time your in the park and you let him off the lead - a lot of dog owners don't get lady dogs done because it's more expensive, but that doesn't mean to say they want puppies.
It does tend to calm them down a bit too, but it's not guaranteed by how much that will happen.
Just make sure you're definitely not going to use him for breeding, as it can not be reversed.
2007-03-22 02:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think that dogs should be castrated....there is no guarantee however that it will calm the dog down but it is kinda to the dog...dogs are fuelled by scent and the smell of a female dog in season will drive them crazy. I had my dog done when he was seven months old, never humped a thing until we got a female and then he was like a beast possessed despite having had the chop ...followin her season we had her done too and we have had no repeat of the problem since....I have known dogs who are not done to run miles on the scent of one in season, fights are caused with other dogs and for me, the only option and I feel the kinder safter option is to go for the chop.
2007-03-22 03:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by widow_purple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do calm down.
If you don't have them done there can be other complications:
1. They are always trying to escape to find a female
2. They are hard to walk as they are looking for females
3. They hump everything and anything
4. They can get cancer which can be avoided by this little operation.
The only thing i would say that humping things is a learnt behaviour and that having the operation doesn't always stop this straight away sometimes not at all!
Have a chat with your vet and get there advice, they usually recommend the operation if you do not intend to breed from your dog.
2007-03-22 02:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by sassym 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alot of the time the dog will calm down and also lose weight. The health benefits of it are a good reason to get him neutered. Also with the over population of dogs it will be like you are doing your part to control that (that was a total Bob Barker moment). If you are still having doubts ask your vet the pros and cons of the surgery. You will be surprised at how many more pros there are than cons.
2007-03-22 02:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by wilsoac1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're nan is right, friend. Having an animal altered does calm them down, sometimes majorly. I highly recommend it.
It also will save you from some possible severe problems later on........dogs that aren't altered can suffer from a wide array of problems, such as testicular cancers for males, and mammary tumors for females. The health benefits FAR outweigh any risk associated with the surgery, so "chop" away!!!!!
2007-03-22 02:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hello i would deffinately advise you to get the dog neutered as the dog is not going to be a stud dog for breeding. Testicular cancer is very common in un- neutered males later in life. It is said that the testosterone supply will diminish after castration but it is not guaranteed to calm them down, In my experience talking to owners it has calmed down the dog. This does not happen suddenly post operatively as the testosterone is still sround in the body. The dog is at the right age now to have this done.
Vet nurse.
2007-03-23 02:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have an agressive yorkie - well, he used to be quite agressive, I even have a police caution because he bit a child (very gently, on the ankle). I think the copper in question was amused more than anything else! He was quite old when I decided to get him done, but I wish I had it done earlier. It did calm him down, lots.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-22 08:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Becca B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would always advise to get a dog castrated, as there are too many dogs in the world as it is.
With regards to his behaviour, getting him castrated can only help, but there is no guarantee it will improve his humping behaviour. Now that he is 11 months old, he has reached puberty, and so may have got into the habit of doing that, and it could be more of a behavioural problem than that of a sexual nature.
By all means get him castrasted, but do not expect it to magically fix things.
2007-03-22 06:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by Appletart 20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recomend you do give him the chop, it will stop him running away when he smells a female dog in heat and will calm him down, but without taking away his personality. I had my dog done and the only difference it that he tends to get fat, so I have to watch what he eats and that he doesn't run away. It will also stop unwanted pregnancies.
Go for it, It's just a little operation and he will be fully recovered in a week.
2007-03-22 03:28:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it done to my 9 mnth jack russell, he was so hyperactive and although my 2yr old thought it was entertainging i didnt!!
Hes now much calmer but still daft as a brush, the only probs i found were that its a little expensive (but worth it) and the dog gets in a tangle with the cone round its neck to stop it biting the stitches!!! hope this helps
2007-03-22 02:56:13 · answer #11 · answered by R.L.L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋