Hope its not too late...16 month OES getting neutered
I wanted to get anyone's input good or bad about getting my OES neutered. My boyfriend and I have noticed a significant attitude change in our dog (which I believe is a combination of separation anxiety too) -- he's more defiant and less obedient, our dog Koda is consistently testing our authority. I'm not sure if this is a behavioral issue or what. Has anyone had their OES neutered around the same age? if so, did you notice any mood/attitude changes? |
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| You should have him neutered. If he isn't being shown and/or bred, it's a good idea all round-- not just for the possibility of unintentional breeding, but also hormonal issues. |
| In the long run, getting your dog neutered now is healthier for him.
But IMO, his being neutered or not is not going to solve his/your problems. These guys are puppies forever. And because of that, and especially because of their size, we all need to be diligent in keeping up with their training and sticking to the "rules of the house". They love us more if they have rules to follow and know where they stand in the "family". You may see slight changes in behaviour/demeanor, but I think some overestimate the "cure-all" of the big snip. |
| It may not be a cure-all, but it turned my 11 year old dominant, aggressive dog into a sweetie pie for the last 2 years of his life. |
| Dogs go through a second adolescence around this time, and neutering him can significantly lessen this. It won't be a complete cure but it should help! |
| Hi,
Having a housefull of critters and fostering for the Humane Society, I've taken in as many of 40 furballs for the spay/neuter operation at various ages. It's not an immediate cure all as it takes a few weeks for the hormones to disipate from the body but definately does have impact on their behavior. In weeks you will see some of his behaviors start to mellow out, Some such as leg lifting if he's learned before neutering will stay with him. The testostarone (which we ladies know is the cause of male aggression..  ) will leave his body weeks after the surgery and definately will have a noticable change.
16 months is a changing time for these guys too...they are emerging in full fledged adults from the previous teen testing years. Although with our boys/girls whom are considered large or giant breeds they are said not to fully mature until age 3. We know they are enternal pups for the rest of their lives but I'm actually talking about physically. I've often noticed that many dogs at the offleash dog parks went through changes at aprox 2 years of age..give or take months depending on the breed. They previously also changed at around 9 months from puppyhood to teens. At both those ages, they seem to do more challenging behaviors around that time. Finding their place in dog heirachy and once established return to the previous lovable mutts they once were before. You're doing the right thing by neutering! Sometimes your boy may just be fine but other dogs may constantly challenge him due to his intact status. In some offleash parks intact dogs are not allowed for this reason. Best wishes to you and hugs to Koda. My boys are sending him sloppy kisses and can relate to the neuter .  |
| He is also testing your authority. He "feels" there's a lack of leadership somewhere and he's seeing if he should step in. Make certain your house rules are followed by you and your BF, no back sliding because you might be "hurting his feelings." He needs ......what does Cesar say, "Rules, Boundaries and Limitations" or something like that. Your love comes in setting the rules and following them so he knows his place in the pack......and it's not challenging you for leadership. He is a dog, not a human.....he reacts differently. Once you think more like a dog than a human, the better you three will be.
The big snip will help, but is not the cure all. The two of you need to be a united pack leader. |
Marianne wrote: Hi,
Having a housefull of critters and fostering for the Humane Society, I've taken in as many of 40 furballs for the spay/neuter operation at various ages. It's not an immediate cure all as it takes a few weeks for the hormones to disipate from the body but definately does have impact on their behavior. In weeks you will see some of his behaviors start to mellow out, Some such as leg lifting if he's learned before neutering will stay with him. The testostarone (which we ladies know is the cause of male aggression.. ) will leave his body weeks after the surgery and definately will have a noticable change.16 months is a changing time for these guys too...they are emerging in full fledged adults from the previous teen testing years. Although with our boys/girls whom are considered large or giant breeds they are said not to fully mature until age 3. We know they are enternal pups for the rest of their lives but I'm actually talking about physically. I've often noticed that many dogs at the offleash dog parks went through changes at aprox 2 years of age..give or take months depending on the breed. They previously also changed at around 9 months from puppyhood to teens. At both those ages, they seem to do more challenging behaviors around that time. Finding their place in dog heirachy and once established return to the previous lovable mutts they once were before. You're doing the right thing by neutering! Sometimes your boy may just be fine but other dogs may constantly challenge him due to his intact status. In some offleash parks intact dogs are not allowed for this reason. Best wishes to you and hugs to Koda. My boys are sending him sloppy kisses and can relate to the neuter . Thanks...it's been a week since Koda had the procedure...the first night was the hardest I think for me then him - he was so uncomfortable at night and kept walking around. He isn't allowed on the bed so I layed with him on his bed on the floor until he fell asleep, honestly I cried just a little bit because I felt bad and wondered if I had done the right thing. Luckily, he had positive effects aferwards no throwing up or anything - I feel much better that he is back to himself. Koda thanks your boys for the sloppy kisses!! |
| Good! Glad the boy is better. We don't know if it was the anaesthesia or the snip that make him uncomfortable.......some dogs hate being "drugged." It's all in the past.....as you know with the kisses. Time to move on to new challenges......and new play time. |
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