Maisha Butler wrote 02/04/2008 07:05 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: Mary Velazquez ] #179038 - 02/04/2008 07:05 PM
Maisha Butler Webboard User Reg: 01-12-2008 Posts: 372 Loc: High Desert, California Offline	Mary, What's the old fashioned way? Just for future references.
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Matthew Thurston wrote 02/04/2008 07:26 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: Maisha Butler ] #179040 - 02/04/2008 07:26 PM
Matthew Thurston Webboard User Reg: 12-14-2007 Posts: 262 Loc: Kentucky Offline	Take your time making this decision. You can't reverse it. I have had pets who have been neutered/spayed at 5 months and they turned out fine. I have known and do know many many people who have done the surgery early and have had no negative side effects from doing it that early. Sometimes it may stop a male from wandering or being more aggressive (really cant know for sure) and sometimes it does not seem that way at all. Also, Ive said it before, an un-neutered male has a much, much, greater risk of getting testicular cancer than any of the men on this forum. Then on the other hand I've seen a lot of un-neutered dogs with no problems at all. I had a dog neutered at over 2 years and he never did fill out to be muscular like his parents, and I don't think it made any differnce in his personality at all. Then again I probably will never neuter my GSD. Usually it's cheaper to get it done when they are small too. Don't let anyone push you either way. Take your time and make an informed decision. Bravo Vom Buchonia
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Angela Burrell wrote 02/05/2008 08:39 AM Re: I'm confused [Re: Jenni Williams ] #179079 - 02/05/2008 08:39 AM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	Quote: jenni williams  Quote: angela burrell Unlike Jenni, I am very pro-neuter and spay (but then, I work in rescue). Angela, I apologize if I mis-interpreted your first statement, but it sounded rather condescending ("but then, I work in rescue") I simply stated that I work in rescue to shed light on one of the reasons why I am *for* neutering and spaying, especially of non-working pet animals. (Sort of like how Ed always talks about his experience with dogs before he starts giving his advice). It was not a reflection on you or any of the work you have done. Although I see how it could be interpreted as such, now that you point it out.
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susan tuck wrote 02/05/2008 09:45 AM Re: I'm confused [Re: Maisha Butler ] #179083 - 02/05/2008 09:45 AM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	Hi Maisha, I think if you decide to neuter, wait until the dog is completely finished growing up. I do not alter my dogs and have never had a single problem with them being overly preocupied with sex and/or mounting, or any other issue related to them being intact once mature. I have seen many puppies go through this stage, but it's just a stage, if correctly trained it's a non-issue.
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Rick Miller wrote 02/05/2008 09:59 AM Re: I'm confused [Re: susan tuck ] #179084 - 02/05/2008 09:59 AM
Rick Miller Webboard User Reg: 05-24-2007 Posts: 379 Loc: Wichita, Kansas Offline	I just wanted to let you know that when I adopeted Bella, she had two stuffed animals that she would do the horizontal mambo with...all the time! When I adopted Bella, the previous owner just loved this cute trick! Well, I guess it was cute compared to jumping up and biting on the face, jumping up on the couch, a quick 360* on the ground, and back up on the couch...So, it isn't limited to just males, and I think like Jenni said, with the proper leadership and foundation, this won't happen. Bottom line is the dog should not jump up on you, and it can't hump your leg without putting it's front paws on you. So, it is a simple matter of teaching the dog respect for you. Also, we threw those two stuffed animals away, and she never tried to hump anything again!
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Jenni Williams wrote 02/05/2008 10:11 AM Re: I'm confused [Re: Angela Burrell ] #179086 - 02/05/2008 10:11 AM
Jenni Williams Webboard User Reg: 10-06-2005 Posts: 2686 Loc: llinois Offline	Quote: angela burrell  Quote: jenni williams  Quote: angela burrell Unlike Jenni, I am very pro-neuter and spay (but then, I work in rescue). Angela, I apologize if I mis-interpreted your first statement, but it sounded rather condescending ("but then, I work in rescue") I simply stated that I work in rescue to shed light on one of the reasons why I am *for* neutering and spaying, especially of non-working pet animals. (Sort of like how Ed always talks about his experience with dogs before he starts giving his advice). It was not a reflection on you or any of the work you have done. Although I see how it could be interpreted as such, now that you point it out. Thanks for clearing that up, Angela.
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SteveZorn wrote 02/05/2008 01:23 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: Jenni Williams ] #179111 - 02/05/2008 01:23 PM
SteveZorn Webboard User Reg: 10-31-2006 Posts: 79 Loc: Chicago, Il. USA Offline	First, I would like to say that I am not neutered. When I was a little younger I was dating this girl. She had a lot of cute friends and I mounted a couple of them. When she found out she was mad and she got rid of me, sent me to the pound. After I was there for awhile this other really nice girl adopted me. She was more strict with me and trained me better, so, I didn't mount any of her friends, but, I still thought about it. LOL, LOL, LOL!!! I hope everyone is having a great day and this made you laugh a little. Great advice from everyone! --Steve Edited by SteveZorn (02/05/2008 01:26 PM) Edit reason: inserted comma
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Shody Lytle wrote 02/05/2008 01:47 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: SteveZorn ] #179116 - 02/05/2008 01:47 PM
Shody Lytle Webboard User Reg: 06-27-2007 Posts: 547 Loc: Orcutt, California Offline	I have often thought there are certain males of every species that would benefit from nuetering....LOL Thanks for the laugh! Shody http://www.pbase.com/shody
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JessicaKromer wrote 02/05/2008 02:01 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: Shody Lytle ] #179119 - 02/05/2008 02:01 PM
JessicaKromer Webboard User Reg: 10-28-2006 Posts: 991 Loc: CA Offline	Quote: Shody Lytle I have often thought there are certain males of every species that would benefit from nuetering... And obedience and pack structure… Jessica
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Maisha Butler wrote 02/05/2008 03:40 PM Re: I'm confused [Re: SteveZorn ] #179141 - 02/05/2008 03:40 PM
Maisha Butler Webboard User Reg: 01-12-2008 Posts: 372 Loc: High Desert, California Offline	Thanks for the laugh, Steve.
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