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Post by carrie17491 on Feb 13, 2012 16:45:03 GMT
I am getting my beloved pooch castrated in 2 weeks, he is almost 2 now and slightly doing my head in!!! He is so full of energy, strays to other dogs and is only interested in one thing  BUT my question is, would this make him more house trainable? He doesn't seem to want to "go" outside and so needs to be crated when we are in bed or not home. He's fine when we are in. He's old enough now to hold it in! I think he's more marking his scent than being naughty? But I am hoping castrating him will solve a lot of problems! He's mental! |
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Post by kayjayem on Feb 13, 2012 22:34:28 GMT
It very probably will help as it sounds like territory marking, but there are no guarantees. Good luck it will probably be the making of him!!
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Post by carrie17491 on Feb 14, 2012 15:31:26 GMT
I hope so, I am at my wits end with him! As much as I love him he drives me mad  |
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Post by kayjayem on Feb 14, 2012 22:09:27 GMT
Years ago we got a collie from RSPCA. He had been rehomed several times and sent back, it was in the days when they didn't routinely castrate them but we had him "done" and he made the most fabulous dog you could wish for once he didn't have his brain in his trousers!
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Post by dazycutter on Mar 11, 2012 18:09:22 GMT
go for it, was the making of one of mine. Ididnt want to but with 3 entire bit*hes in teh same house (all relatives) I had to. he turned into the most sepactualr loving dog...
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Post by vikki85 on Mar 20, 2012 8:42:28 GMT
I think it will definitely help with his behaviour, I'd get it done sooner rather than later though as the older they are the less benefits it has behavour wise, as the behavior becomes an ingrained habit after a while, for example, marking the house.
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Post by gtr121 on Mar 26, 2012 21:46:19 GMT
I would never have a dog castrated, it just ruins their spirit. I have a dog that was on death row and came to be as totally untrainable. After 6 months he became the best dog I have EVER owned. It took time, patience and a very firm hand but it has all been worth it. The thought of marking the house would now not enetr his brain.
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Post by vikki85 on Mar 27, 2012 20:08:16 GMT
Gtr121, whilst I have complete respect for the time and effort you have obviously put into your dog and it sounds like you have done an amazing job with him, not all dogs are the same and having had the privilege of meeting and owning many dogs over the years can categorically state that I have never come across a dog who's spirit has been ruined by castration.
I do think castrating male dogs too young is not a good idea, and do agree that good handling and training can overcome issues such as marking however all dogs and owners are different. Some owners feel their dogs will be happier if they don't have to be kept on the lead around other dogs due to aggression or due to loose female dogs in heat.
I personally feel for the dogs own health they should be neutered if they aren't a breeding or show dog, particularly in females, as you then eliminate cancer in the uterus. Many male dogs do develope prostrate problems which castration eliminates. My husky bit*h has been spayed - It certainly hasn't ruined her spirit - shes as nutty, hyper and annoying as ever!
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Post by vikki85 on Mar 27, 2012 20:17:27 GMT
Also like to add that I highly commend you for getting a dog of death row and taking the time to help him turn into a fantastic pet. I would LOVE to do this, however OH won't let me have another dog lol. I do think castration should be an owner's personal choice, and I'm 100% sure you have no intention of breeding from your rescue dog however sadly not everyone is as responsible as you and I do think that when it comes to rescue dogs, neutering should be routine (whilst they are in the rescue I mean, not by the new owner's) as I fear it's the only way to stop more dog's appearing on death row in the first place |
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Post by Tralala on Apr 17, 2012 18:01:22 GMT
Dont hesitate.....balls off!! x
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Post by idalia on Apr 18, 2012 11:44:28 GMT
I have to say I've had a lot of dogs of the male variety in the last 30 odd years and never had one castrated, I used to show my dogs and at the time when I was actively showing only entires were shown. About six months ago I had my oldest dog castrated for health reasons (enlarged prostate). I can honestly say I wouldn't hesitate to do it with any other dogs I may have, he had always been somewhat dog aggressive, but is now a lot more tolerant and much easier to live with. I say go for it!  |
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