I have a 3 yr old unneutered Lab. Because he is so unusual (he is what the vet called a bull lab because of his size and head shape) we chose not to have him fixed and to stud him out. He is usually a really sweet dog and a beloved member of the family. Until last night when my 12 yr old had a sleep over and he girls were getting a little rambunckous he tried to mount one of the little girls and when my 12 yr old tried to pull him off he bit her . We have since decided to have him fixed but since he has already excibited this behavior is this going to be enough to stop the behavior?
2007-04-13 22:58:18 · 15 answers · asked by GI 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It definately will help having the testosterone removed. Try doing some basic obedience with him also so if he mounts again you can get him to sit and drop from a distance rather than having to go near him
2007-04-13 23:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would say you have the beginnings of a problem, so you're right to have him castrated. This will certainly curb the mounting behaviour, and I would think the associated aggression too. Definitely the right move.
After the castration - keep a close eye on him, and don't leave him alone with ANY children. You may need to re-train him to teach him who the alpha dog is (you). I think castration will sort out a lot of the problem - it is not a general fix for all aggression, but it does sort out sex-related aggression.
Chalice
2007-04-14 07:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not totally his fault so re-think neutering for right now.
The girl may have a female in heat at home he smelled on her or some other scent that confused him like being on her period.The way the girl was acting also may have had a hand in prompting this behavior.
And the one to blame in all this is you not the dog.Dogs should NEVER be left unattended and unsupervised in a room with children especially when they are not yours whether they are fixed or not! I hope your daughter was'nt badly hurt.She should not have been left to deal with this situation.
Who knows exactly what they think or how dogs are going to interperet our actions?Anything can set them off at any time,anywhere.You as the owner must always remember that dogs don't just hear our words.They listen to tones and read our body language.
In a room full of rowdy 12 year old who's to say they were'nt acting in a manner that invited the dog to react like this?Neutering won't insure it never happens again at all.Keeping the dog next to you or away from strangers in your home will.
2007-04-14 08:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My in-laws have a neutered Yellow Lab. He's been neutered since he was 5 months old, and he is now almost 8 years old. He still tries to hump a female, and she's spayed!!!
Neutering may work for some, but it's not a sure fire "fix".
Work with him on his obedience and keep him away from a potential incident.
2007-04-14 08:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutering will help a lot but while you are at the vet ask him for a referral to a obedience TRAINING class. The best trainers will usually not be at Petsmart or Petco. Part of the problem is that your boy has an inflated opinion of himself and let me tell you its hard to hold on to an image of being the king of the world while sitting & downing on command.
2007-04-14 08:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by ragapple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great. So you have an Alpha male dog too? Mine is a Golden Retriever who will be a yr. old very soon. He used to do that to us, but he has been neutered. It has helped. He does however still mount blankets. (So gross!) I think that it should help with the people situation.
However, not to be ignorant or anything, but I just found out that a neutered male will still try to mount a spayed female! I never heard of this before! So.....I guess they still have urges with other dogs after they are neutered. Hopefully not with people though. Good luck! = )
2007-04-14 06:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by redblack 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As big as this dog will get it is a good thing to have him fixed since he is a house dog and you have young children. You should not have this problem though so much after he is fixed. You just have to be stern with him if he does attempt to do so. Talk with your Vet. he can give you advise.
2007-04-14 06:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Getting him fixed should help, but it will take time. I would start him in a good obedience class so that you can take control of the situation if it happens again.
2007-04-14 06:06:44 · answer #8 · answered by Becky P 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since you've been contributing to the overpopulation of pets, you're now reaping the results. Get him neutered and trained!
2007-04-14 09:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
cut his balls off NOT SURE WHAT STORY YOUR VET. TRIED TO PUT IN YOUR HEAD a bull/lab thats a MUTT
2007-04-14 06:49:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋