Will my dog act better once fixed?

Question

My furry son, our dog, is a one dog kinda guy, he is very teritorrial and does not really like to get along with other dogs because of this. He is 1 year old, he is not fixed yet (but will be shortly), he is a Russel Terrier, Chihuahua mix. Once he is fixed, will he be mose docile? I want to get a little female mix from the rescue center but I'm worried about them fighting. Will he always be abrasive towards other dogs even after he is fixed?

I am not getting him fixed to stop him from being territorial. I am getting him fixed so he won't be a daddy. There are already too many sweet animals that don't have homes in this world. I don't need him adding to that poor population.

Answer 1

Neutering your dog will make him much less likely to roam in search of females, make him less likely to be challenged by other male dogs (which should, in turn, reduce his stress level and his need to fight back) and probably reduce his need to mark everything and fight over females if there are any.

Neutering does not change your dog from a male to an 'it' and may not change his behaviors altogether that much. Neutered dogs engage in all the same behaviors but often without the intensity or frequency.

After you get him fixed, you can do some behavioral modification including remedial socialization with friendly, nice, easy going dogs at the park or in your neighborhood. Obedience training helps as does exercise.

Why do you think he is excessively territorial? If he wasn't socialized with other dogs after he left his litter, it is much harder to socialize him later but it can be done. Since he is a small dog, he may be exhibiting fear aggression.

If you think he is exhibiting dominance aggression, neutering should not affect that part of his behavior but training will.

Answer 2

FIRST I WILL CHECK ALL SHELTERS FOR ATLEAST 3 MONTHS before breeding these two dogs. What will this do? There will always be dogs that need new homes, even if you check and for 5 months numbers are low, who's to say they wont double by the time you want to breed. I would be taking 2 of the puppies to keep for myself and already have garenteed homes for up to 10 more puppys. ALL PUPPYS WILL BE FIXED>end of story. I will be paying for each one to be fixed. I will also be paying for all expensise for the mom durring the pregnancy. So are the actual owners interested in breeding or are you hiring out their dog? If not why are YOU paying? You do understand that even that puppy's day will come, what will you do then, mix two other dogs together to create another mimic? If anyone of the puppies can not be kept I WILL take it back and find a new home. That is more than likely to happen, but not all owners are willing, some wont even tell you, they will just sell them for some easy cash and you'll be none the wiser, and even if you were there would be nothing you could do about it! The puppies WILL NOT be sold. They Will be given to screened homes that are perfect matches for them. This takes time, and some will see "free puppies" and put on their best suit and tie and act the role, you wont know for sure, unless you will be giving them to a shelter who usually do the jobs better. Once again I WILL BE CHECKING SHELTERS FIRST FOR ATLEAST A 3 MONTH TIME IF NOT LONGER. Again this proves what??? I AM NOT A BREEDER. Okay, but if you breed these two dogs you will become one! What is your oppinion on this? Im not against breeding as long as its done ethically. Is this a good idea? If not why not? No, dont try and create another version of your dog, its not healthy, im sue you'll miss them but these puppies will be nothing like your dog, i think it would be better for you to just adopt again when the time is right. If this is a bad idea tell me why. Above! Once again If your going to insult me leave now with out answering. You seem like you just love your dog and want a mini them when they pass, im sure we can all relate to you, i dont think your a bad person, i just think a little naive to suggest by mixing two dogs will give you your dog back or even ease the pain of loosing them. I would understand a little more if they were their offspring, but their not even related! Good Luck with your decision! :) ADD: to > Ava girl eats Christmas trees: i agree, what about a c-section, do you really have the funds to cover an emergency trip to the vets, im sure you'd feel terribly guilty if the b*tch got ill or died because you could not afford it or you lack of knowledge and experience in pregnancy was put to the test.

Answer 3

I have a full blooded Jack Russell Terrier, and we just got her fixed about 4 months ago! If you are talking about them being hyper and likes to growl when someone enters or leaves your house. Then, sorry, no they don't calm down! I also have a Yorkie and luckily she is pretty feisty herself cause my JRT actually pulls her around the house by the fur. I swear I thought she was trying to mop the floor! I too was told they would calm down...........I'm still waiting! She's still the extremely hyper ankle biter, bark at everything puppy! I love her so much tho, and I do know how to control her, My advice is to make sure your dog respects you and listens very well before you get another puppy!

Answer 4

my vet said my JRT/wire-haired Terrier MIX rescue dog, would be be calmer after being fixed, yet NOT very much, as to be really noticeable...in other words, not appreciably, or not much at ALL, except that he cannot reproduce !! your concern about them fighting is genuine, because JRT's & rat Terriers also, i think, like to be the Alpha dog, and do not really want a companion dog, if truth be told...they would be very happy being the one & only dog in the house !! a female dog, would be better than a male dog, yet no other dog would be fine also !!...check with some JRT rescue groups from Petfinder.com, and ask them that question to be SURE !! my JRT rescue mix of 30 lbs, was not especially happy, when i got a 78 lb Great Pyrenees rescue mix to replace our #1 Rescue dog, a 25 lb Japanese spitz mix, when he passed on, at almost 16 yrs old !!... i thought he would enjoy the company of another dog, yet i'm beginning to think he would have preferred, to be the ONE AND ONLY DOG IN THE HOUSE !!! ....they are finally getting along allright, yet it took a few months for them to cohabitate gracefully, with each other, after the JRT asserted his dominance, over the larger Great Pyrenees MIX !!!...if i can be of further help with questions, email me !!.. Basic Obedience training for your JRT/Chihuahua mix, might be a good idea, especially for the JRT part, of OUR dogs !!!

Answer 5

The main changed I noticed in our male dog after we had him neutered was that he stopped trying to hump everything in sight! He is an English Bulldog, so you can imagine how comical it was to watch him trying to hump a golden retriever. Now that you are laughing, the best way to help your dog get along with other dogs is to socialize him extensively. Take him to dog parks and out for walks where he will meet other dogs. I would also suggest a training class - you can usually find one at PetCo or PetSmart that's only $99.

Answer 6

He will definitely calm down a bit after he's fixed, but that king of dog has a very large personality and may never accept other dogs right away.

One way to circumnavigate the problem is to get a female (or another male) that is submissive by nature. As you probably know, when dogs are born and interact with their litter mates they naturally assume a position in the hierarchy and that stays with them their entire life. So don't try to force their personalities and just get another dog that is comfortable being lower on the totum pole.

Answer 7

What i would do is ask the person who works at the place you go to to adopt the little female dog so u would ask if u can bring your dog and then if he says yes then bring your dog in one day and see if it likes the little female dog!!

Hope i helped

Answer 8

Since getting our dog fixed, he has been slightly calmer and less likely to have his 'fun' with his teddy. It also prevents them from trying to get at unneutered females. But the best way to ensure your dog behaves is to train him properly.

Answer 9

It may help a little, but what you need to do is train and socialize your dog. Without training, you'll never be happy with your dog's behavior.

Answer 10

He is what he is. Altering will not change that. Early altering of males does help control marking, but it won't help now. You will get many "YES" from the pro-neuternuts, but the truth is, you are wasting money unless your goal is simply birth control at this point.