Neuter?

[GSD]

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[GSD]

ok...yes is winning lol

 

[gaya]

ok...yes is winning lol

That's my vote too. I can't imagine anyone on this forum voting not to.

 

[GuppyDude]

he will be the same animal, but hormones produced by his "equiptment" wont be there any more so he will kind of lose interest in some stuff, but he's not gunna become a slug or lose the will to live, iv had neutered animals before and i personally nvr noticed much of a differance. haveng him fixed would eb the responsible thing to do but its up to you to do whats best for him.

 

[Mr Miagi]

Yeah, neutring is safe, and protects your animal breeding with other dogs. Its az precautionary thing really. But it wil no dought change he behaviour. Speek to your vet for more thourough and precise advice!

 

[Haiku]

Yes... at best it will help calm his dominant behaviors, and at least it will take away the chance of accidental breedings and reduce his risk of cancer.

 

[wrs]

well, my aunts dog was like that so they said nuetrer him as well, and he is still the same evil devil that he has always been. He bites people, and ripped my cosuins arm open, partcially it was her fault for barging into the house annanounced, she is a tad bit crazy, but still.

It may just be a waste of money and never help him.

Tranquilizers may though. That is what they have to give my aunts dog, but I doubt yours is as bad as hers.

 

[GSD]

no as i said he is only ike that around makle dogs and when the postman or milkman or someone comes to the door!

 

[Bloo]

Don't worry at all then - that is completely normal behaviour for a dog. However I stand by the reasons I gave to have him neutered.

 

[Mr Miagi]

Go and see a vet!

 

[NinjaSmurf]

I'd get him neutered merely because it's the right thing to do, and stops any extra puppies from showing up in the neighborhood.

Although I have noticed one difference when I neutered my cat Jack. He doesn't roam nearly as far, but somehow tried to make up for it by killing baby bunnies and voles.... All of a sudden he's Mr. Killer...

Perhaps he's trying to show he's still a manly cat?

 

[mm_simb]

lol...I don't think you're going to get a no as an answer

 

[Kiarra]

I honestly think the only reason to keep an intact male around (especially one with aggression or roaming issues) is if you're planning on breeding him.

 

[Lynz781]

I voted yes. We need to try and cut down on any kind of baby animal and look after the older ones first. I wish I had had my rabbit neutered. She died because of tumours in her ovary/womb area, she might've lived longer if she had been neutered.

 

[oneponygirl]

I voted a whole hearted yes but not becasue of the behavior issues. My response came from knowing that (in the US) millions of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized every year (yes, that millions each year) because of unethical breeding practices or people simply not spaying or neutering. Also, because not neutering can cause medical and behavioral problems. And knowing, as a vet tech for more than 5 years, that the majority of dogs that I say kept intact for breeding weren't dogs that should have been breed in the first place. Horrible temperments, bad breed examples, possible genetic problems they could pass on.

To me it sounds like your dog could feel less "manly" after neutering but I wouldn't count on it, do it, but don't count on it. He may not feel as territorial and yet a truly dominant dog is going to stay dominant. I neutered my dog at 6 months and he is one of the most dominant dogs I've ever met. (He's also very well trained to nobody notices he's so bossy.)

I shall echo the others who encouraged you to start training immediately. If you can't at all afford to get him into a class, get a book (I personally love "Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons if you can get your hands on it). Your dog does't currently know how to behave and if you are trying different things he's probably also confused which is going to add to his hyperness. Remember every reaction you have to something that he does is going to encourage or discourage that behavior. If you tell him to sit and he doesn't sit and you throw up your hands and say "he's so stupid" you've just encouraged him to do nothing when you say sit. If he doesn't sit and you stop what you're doing, make him sit and then praise him you've just encouraged him to sit when you tell him to. If he jumps up and you put your hands on him and push him down you've just encouraged him to keep jumping because he got the attention he was looking for. If he jumps and you put your hands in your arm pits and turn around and ignore him, he'll stand there looking confused and then you can praise him for not jumping (this usually only takes a couple of times before a dog figures out my "four on the floor" rule).

Training is going to show your dog the behavior that helps him fit into his place in his pack (your family), everybody will be happier. Maybe once you have the basics down you can find an activity that will help him get his energy out. Agility is a good one. A tired dog is a good dog.

Good luck!