I have allways had bitches.......

STONEISLAND · 23-03-2005, 09:21

And now I have a dog.

The vet sent me a letter to tell me he's 6 months old and I need to think about having his balls chopped.

(not in those words) My partner said this would be a good idea as it will stop him straying and claim his aggression down not (that I think he's aggressive)

Has anyone here with dog experience that have had there balls cut?

Is it necessary?

And does it change his personality?

I'm must admit being a bloke I feel it would be harsh to have his pride and joy gone?

Advise please.

Paul · 23-03-2005, 09:24

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

And now I have a dog.

The vet sent me a letter to tell me he's 6 months old and I need to think about having his balls chopped.

(not in those words) My partner said this would be a good idea as it will stop him straying and claim his aggression down not (that I think he's aggressive)

Has anyone here with dog experience that have had there balls cut?

Is it necessary?

And does it change his personality?

I'm must admit being a bloke I feel it would be harsh to have his pride and joy gone?

Advise please.

It can make them a little subdued for a while after the removal

Supposedly it lowers aggression but that may depend on how aggressive the dog was in the first place. Oh and he may be a bit ******ed at you for a little while after the op so you may want to make your partner take him in

STONEISLAND · 23-03-2005, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Paul

It can make them a little subdued for a while after the removal

Supposedly it lowers aggression but that may depend on how aggressive the dog was in the first place. Oh and he may be a bit ******ed at you for a little while after the op so you may want to make your partner take him in

So your saying its best to get it done?

I'm scared for my poor buddy?

**Maggy J** · 23-03-2005, 09:29

Incog you must resist...resist....resist....the gender related comments that sprung to your lips....resist...resist....as soon as you read the subject title...resist...resist.. and as soon as you read the posting...resist...resist.

Chimaera · 23-03-2005, 09:29

The dog training classes I went to said it was a good idea as it makes them less aggressive and easier to train. The only un-neutered dog I have had dealings with was fine with people, children, cats etc but other dogs......well!!! He now has the equivalent of a doggie 'ASBO' and if he gets out and goes for another dog it's the chop for him - but this time the terminal kind!!! I'd always recommend it - why not contact your local dog training classes (if you don't go already!) and see what advice they can offer, they are well informed about this type of thing.
Good luck!

Paul · 23-03-2005, 09:34

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

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Originally Posted by Paul

It can make them a little subdued for a while after the removal

Supposedly it lowers aggression but that may depend on how aggressive the dog was in the first place. Oh and he may be a bit ******ed at you for a little while after the op so you may want to make your partner take him in

So your saying its best to get it done?

I'm scared for my poor buddy?

Best to get it done in case he wants to assert his dog manliness on the local biatches

Don't want to be paying maintenance for his fun do you??

By the way, I do hope your post was canine related and not a disguised plea for help after a chat with your partner

STONEISLAND · 23-03-2005, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

Incog you must resist...resist....resist....the gender related comments that sprung to your lips....resist...resist....as soon as you read the subject title...resist...resist.. and as soon as you read the posting...resist...resist.

Hey

i'm sure its all clear to you now. Its what I call a punchy title. And really quiet true all i have had is bitches and never a dog before?

**Maggy J** · 23-03-2005, 09:38

Don't worry I've got myself under control for now..can't say everyone else will though...

STONEISLAND · 23-03-2005, 09:54

I would rep you all but have a problem with my PC as it freezes when I press rep button?

I wont forget and try later.

But from advise looks like a trip to the vets then.

23-03-2005, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

The dog training classes I went to said ......

Thats how you controlled Paul

bopdude · 23-03-2005, 10:13

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Originally Posted by gary_580

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

The dog training classes I went to said ......

Thats how you controlled Paul

I just got in and read trhis thread, if you hadn't I was gonna, I mean come on Chim, left yourself wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide open for that

23-03-2005, 10:15

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Originally Posted by bopdude

I just got in and read trhis thread, if you hadn't I was gonna, I mean come on Chim, left yourself wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide open for that

errrmmmmmm

left herself wide open?

Paul · 23-03-2005, 10:18

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Originally Posted by gary_580

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Originally Posted by bopdude

I just got in and read trhis thread, if you hadn't I was gonna, I mean come on Chim, left yourself wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide open for that

errrmmmmmm

left herself wide open?

Good thing she is otherwise pre-occupied or the response to those comments would no doubt have been prompt

**Stuart C** · 23-03-2005, 10:20

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

And now I have a dog.

The vet sent me a letter to tell me he's 6 months old and I need to think about having his balls chopped.

(not in those words) My partner said this would be a good idea as it will stop him straying and claim his aggression down not (that I think he's aggressive)

Has anyone here with dog experience that have had there balls cut?

Is it necessary?

And does it change his personality?

I'm must admit being a bloke I feel it would be harsh to have his pride and joy gone?

Advise please.

Your dog will be slightly groggy for a few days, and he will eventually become less aggressive. It will take several weeks, as the testosterone will still be in his body for a few weeks. You might also find he keeps looking at where they were, and then giving you a dirty look. My yorkie did that to me.

One other reason that we were given by our vet. Cancer is quite common in some breeds, and having their balls chopped off reduces the chances of Cancer.

STONEISLAND · 23-03-2005, 10:25

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Originally Posted by scastle

Your dog will be slightly groggy for a few days, and he will eventually become less aggressive. It will take several weeks, as the testosterone will still be in his body for a few weeks. You might also find he keeps looking at where they were, and then giving you a dirty look. My yorkie did that to me.

One other reason that we were given by our vet. Cancer is quite common in some breeds, and having their balls chopped off reduces the chances of Cancer.

My dog is cross between yourkie and papilon.

I feel so sorry for him but from everyone has said it needs to be done. Not looking forward to it. Will I have any problems with the stitches?