Im really scared he is 3 years old we had him nutered 2-3 weeks ago. my one son is 3 and a half and theres a 1 and a half year old too so they grew up together and until now the kids could jump on him play, whatever and now when they go on his back put their arms around him he growels so mean its scarry he even snapped at our little one and that so unlike him!
2007-08-23 13:27:54 · 17 answers · asked by Nicky C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Neutering does not make a dog mean!
If your dog's starting to snap at your kids, its because he's had more than enough of being jumped on. You need to supervise your kids when they're playing with the dog and teach them quickly how to treat a dog with respect.
Your dog is giving warning that he won't tolerate this kind of treatment. Teach your kids how to behave with him and don't leave them alone together.
2007-08-23 13:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Since he was a little older when he had this done, he may have a longer time healing and may still be sore. Kids shoudn't be jumping on him until he is completely healed. How would you have liked someone jumping on you 2-3 weeks after having a baby. Nutering usually has just the opposite affect and they become more mellow. Watch the kids close for awhile for both the kids and the dogs sake.
2007-08-23 13:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
This happened to our rat terrier, he was 2 when he was neutered and he was great with the kids until then, after he was neutered he started growling at them and just seemed like a cranky old man. After about 3 months he was back to his old self. I was told that some dogs just need time to get the testosterone out of there system and they go back to normal. Just be patient with him and watch him with the kids for a while it will get better. Don't give up on him.
2007-08-23 14:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering wouldn't do this......it's possible he is getting irritated with your children. (sorry, I don't mean that to be harsh) Usually, a puppy will tolerate anything...as he gets older, for instance, he may not like what a child is doing, he will give subtle hints...if these hints are ignored, it will move on to growls and then bites. Parents really need to watch their dogs and kids together. Make sure the children are treating your dog well...he may not really like being jumped on...it may hurt and now he is letting them know, he's getting tired of it. Teach your children to respect your dogs privacy and that sometimes, a dog isn't in the mood to play or be bothered. Listen to your dog....he is trying to tell your kids and you something. I don't think it has anything to do with the neuter...it's just coincidence.
2007-08-23 13:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that dogs and cats do get mean after being spayed or nutered. I had that operation done on my 2 year old male Jack Russel and my 5 month old female kitten and before the process they both were so cute, loving, and got along with each other. Now after, they're always fighting, my dog barks at and try to attack everybody, my cat attacks everybody even if your not bothering them. Its sick! I have the scratches and bite marks to prove it! But I have taken action....I love my pets and will never get rid of them, so I hired a specialist who is doing a great job with them. I suggest u take the same action I took. It's pretty pricy but worth it if u love ur pets.
2007-08-23 13:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, neutering a dog will not make it mean, or aggressive. It actually makes them more calm and laid back.
If your dog is acting aggressively toward the babies, and this is out of character for him, I'd say he needs to be checked over by the vet, because there could be some medical reason that he is acting this way.
2007-08-23 13:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by thoven1190 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Generally the oposite is true. I suspect your dog is still feeling pain and is simply reacting to your children unknowingly hurting him. Studies done by Texas A&M U have shown that neutered females tend to be more aggressive but the percentage is still fairly small.
2007-08-23 15:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is zero evidence that neutering a dog changes his temperament. Many dogs reach their maturity level between two and three years of age, and most likely your dog is now a grown up dog who is not as tolerant of all handling. Dogs do not like to be hugged. that is a human trait- it is a sign of affection from humans, but in dog world it is a very threatening gesture. DOGS DON"T HUG. It is one of the main reasons children get bit. YOU MUST monitor your children's interactions with the dog at all times, and teach them immediately not to handle the dog in this manner. It is extremely unsafe with any dog. Yes- there are dogs that do allow children to tug, jump on, hug, and roll on them. And for those parents- I say they are EXTREMELY lucky. Those dogs are few and far between. Most dogs do not appreciate that type of handling, they don't understand it. Those gestures can be extremely threatening to a dog. Your dog does not have the vocal skills to tell your children "STOP IT, I GET AWAY FROM ME" all he has to communicate that is with growling and snapping. It is his only way to tell them to back off. Please listen.
2007-08-23 13:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by k9darla 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible that hes still a little tender? I have heard of a few cases of dogs personality changing slightly after surgery. I don't know if sedation has anything to do with it, and have not had a problem myself but I have heard other people say similar things.....
2007-08-23 13:38:49 · answer #9 · answered by tailsnnails 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He could have some kind of infection or something else bothering him. Just neutering wouldn't cause that, but, some other health problem certainly would. Any chance he could have an infection that surfaced after surgery?
2007-08-23 13:35:53 · answer #10 · answered by Unknown.... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋