Dog Neutering – What Are The Answers?

Many people have feelings about dog neutering that prevent them from taking that all important step, but you need to know that these are all just misconceptions. Before you decide that you’re not going to get your dog neutered there are some things for you to consider seriously that might change your mind.

Dogs Don’t “do it” for Pleasure

Okay, so here is the first thing you need to know about your dog. He doesn’t “do it” for fun. To him, the act of intercourse is to simply breed and make puppies. His response to a female in heat is entirely instinctive and, while it might “feel good” to him, your dog is very unlikely to miss the ability to mate. The intimacy and physical contact which humans enjoy is absent for dogs, so there is no need to worry that you’ll make your dog sad or feel bad. In fact, your dog is much more likely to get the physical connection that he craves from you giving him a good belly rub than through the act of mating.

Your Dog Won’t Become “girly”

Here’s another common misconception about dog neutering: your dog won’t become “girly”, “wimpy” or suffer from an identity crisis. Your dog doesn’t know that you took away his “manhood”, so relax. Animals don’t place their value on whether or not they can perform. To them, it’s no different than never encountering a female in heat. It’s not their fault, so there is no problem. Don’t decide not to have your dog neutered just because you worry he won’t be tough any more. If anything he may display less bad dog behavior, such as aggression towards other dogs.

Neutering is the Responsible Thing To Do

You might not know it, but there are thousands and thousands of puppies abandoned each year because of accidental pregnancies. One of the best things you can do if you’re not planning to breed is to make a dog neutering decision. One look at a batch of puppies that have been dropped on the side of the road might change your mind about not neutering your dog.

Another thing to consider is that if your male dog is not neutered, he will be able to sense a female in heat a long way away, so if your neighbor has a female dog that goes into heat, your dog will stop at nothing to get to her. This means that your dog will wind up running away and disappearing frequently. Plus, many people get very angry if they discover that their female has been impregnated by your dog, so you can avoid many potential problems by ensuring that your dog is neutered.

There are many misconceptions about dog neutering, but the truth is that you are being a responsible dog owner who will still have all the fun parts of your dog, without the problem of his instinctive desire to mate.