Male dogs often fall into the category of being considered less loyal, or less emotionally attached, because they favor exploration more and would regularly roam around in search of a mate. A dog that favors roaming around more than sticking by his owner’s side may be considered by some as...Read More
What effect does neutering have on behaviour?
General benefits of neutering include managing your dog’s reproductive instincts, preventing any unwanted offspring and sometimes calming hormonal behaviour. However, this can vary between dogs, so it’s best to ask your vet’s advice first. If your male dog is showing signs of overconfidence or even aggression, neutering can help –...Read More
Are neutered cats less playful?
Spaying or neutering your pet will not change its personality. Spaying or neutering will not change your pet’s affection level or playfulness. For females, there is typically no change at all. For males, there may be a reduction in some aggressive and roaming behaviours. Generally, spaying or neutering your pet...Read More
Are neutered dogs more playful?
Neutering is the medical term for spaying a female or castrating a male dog or cat. It’s commonly referred to as “spaying” for female dogs and “castration” in males. The procedure is performed by a licensed veterinarian and is considered a routine preventative procedure. Along with preventing unwanted dog pregnancies...Read More
Can my dog play after being neutered?
Your vet will probably recommend that your dog gets plenty of rest for the first 48 hours following surgery and avoids strenuous activity. No walking, no playing, and no running around. You should also keep them from activities involving jumping, such as up or down from your sofa or bed....Read More
Are intact dogs more aggressive?
Fights involving unneutered male dogs aren’t uncommon, and with Wishbone and Jonesy both being intact, you’ve got double trouble. While it’s true that there are plenty of intact males who are not dog-aggressive, dogs can tell when another is unneutered. When an intact male enters a dog park or social...Read More
What are 3 advantages of neutering an animal?
Neutering can reduce the risk or even prevent some conditions occurring: Males – Testicular cancer and most prostate problems.
Prostate problems can be seen at any age and neutering can help prevent them.
And neutered dogs are also at much lower risk of going “roaming” looking for females, which puts...Read More
Does neutering cats make them less active?
Neutering may also prevent some types of aggressive behavior. The only behaviors affected by castration are those under the influence of male hormones. For example, castration may reduce mounting and marking but is unlikely to reduce anxiety or hyperactivity. Neutered male cats have different energy requirements than intact males. Your...Read More
Will my dog be less playful after neutering?
Neutering can decrease or even eliminate socially unacceptable behaviors in dogs. Along with the health benefits, many of the behaviors that people find socially unacceptable in dogs decrease drastically with neutering. It's not just undesirable behaviors that are affected by neutering. The risk for weight gain also rises—not because of...Read More
Are intact male dogs more aggressive?
I have yet to find one study that shows evidence that unneutered dogs will specifically attack intact dogs. I have seen studies that show neutered males are more likely to be aggressive in general, harder to train, and exhibit more fear based behavior. So it would seem that a neutered...Read More
How to break pack mentality in dogs?
To manage pack drive aggression, you can use a combination of three options: expending the energy, suppressing the energy, and switching the drive. Depending on the situation, you're going to use a combination of the three options in your management program. When Buddy growls at another dog, for example, he's...Read More
What causes pack mentality in dogs?
Dogs evolved from wolves, so they still have this pack mentality. A pack is a group of animals that work together to survive. Wolves are the best example of this as they live in packs and hunt together. Dogs are pack animals and rely on others for their safety and...Read More
How do you tell who the dog thinks is the pack leader?
If your dog is your shadow, following you from room to room, it’s a strong sign they see you as the leader. In a pack, members instinctively follow the leader, and your dog’s loyalty in staying close reflects their respect and trust in you. Dogs that frequently check in with...Read More
How to cope with three dogs?
Luckily we've successfully taught one to stay in place while the other is trained, but I imagine with 4 that would be near impossible to manage well enough to be able to really focus on the one you're training- is it a case of just knowing how to utilise crates....Read More
What is the rule 33 for dogs?
The 3-3-3 rule when adopting a dog is a really useful application to understand the 3 stages of a dog or puppy’s adjustment period when adapting to a new living situation. The 3-3-3 rule represents the phases of a rescue dog or common milestones your new dog or puppy will...Read More