For some folks (probably no Forum folks) the job of channelling the drive to roam, fight, pee, and generally be a jerk can be assisted by neutering.
That's my only point.
Totally involved and committed owners report they don't really see any difference in their dogs pre and post neutering.
Pet owners whose dogs exist on the margins of the owners lives report a huge difference and thank the surgeon.
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These are all pack structure issues is what Bob meant. Neutering doesn't help you become a better leader. Neutered dogs tend to have less strength for what breed they are. They don't develop the muscle mass the should esp when done before maturity, very obvious observation I made over the years and supported in studies. They also tend to have less energy. I wouldn't compare each dog with another but in general altered dogs are not as robust physically. It also doesn't change the temperament or dominance or need for leadership, just the health of the dog and its reproductive capability.
I think its sad people do it for their convenience alone. On the other hand, its worse if they don't sometimes. Psychologically speaking it can be best if you are not going to ever breed the dog...ex: a bitch in heat is not a happy camper being celibate (nor are the males near her) and esp if you have multiple dogs, it is way kinder to do so.
Lazy owners with neutered dogs are not any better. They are the ones who think "its ok he's friendly"
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
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All mine are spayed/neutered for the only reason I didn't want to breed EVER and prior to neutering the boys, they were both humpers, and Hootie could and did, scale a 6ft hedge every time the neighbours 3 bitches were in season, which seemed to be all the bloody time!
I know a few people who put their dogs to stud, (purely for the money :mad and after that, they all peed around the house, is that because they had got their leg over, or coincidence?
I have always wondered that...
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Bad owner = peeing in the house and other bad behaviors.
I had a spayed female and she humped like mad (not dominance, not playing lol) I got her as a kid so I didn't correct her like I should have. There has been some evidence to suggest that esp early spay/neuter can cause that.
Logan is intact, doesn't hump and I don't allow him to mark either. He has never stressed over a bitch in season. If he had shown sings of stress I would have considered it when he was younger for HIS sake not mine.
I say case-by-case, like when your neighbor has 3 females in heat, then yeah its kinder to your dogs to be neutered for certain.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
I guess I am going to have to tackle this problem later if it has to be complete confinement... Right now we are in the middle of building my camper which will allow me to do separation better and a lot of other things better. I don't really see him challenging in other areas. It is also hard to correct him because of his size.
What would make a female dominate if they can't lift their leg?
How do you MAKE them squat?
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Females can lift their legs, Ive had several that did
I dont know about making a dog squat but you can tell the difference between marking and just peeing because alot of times the dog will sniff and then pee when they mark and dont need to sniff when its just to relieve themselves.
You can start by letting them out o use the restroom and then not allowing them to do it anywhere else, letting them have approved bathroom breaks every couple of hours or however long your dog usually goes without needing to go.
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To make them squat, walk them to a spot with no tree or post or anything to lift on. You can get a pee post they are very small, close to the ground. + what Mary said.
Females mark with or without lifting a leg. Females can be very dominant, its not gender specific.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
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