Normal Sexual Behavior for a Neutered Dog
The American Humane Society recommends spaying or neutering your dog or cat to help prevent uterine, testicular or other types of cancer in your pet, as well as to reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs.
-
Aggression
-
Neutering a dog can decrease his aggressive tendencies, such as barking at visitors or fighting with other male dogs.
Humping
-
It's embarrassing when a pet mounts another pet, or a stuffed animal, or your leg! Neutering your canine friend can reduce these behaviors, especially if the dog is neutered before he reaches sexual maturity.
-
Roaming
-
It's worrisome when a dog wanders off by himself; he might walk in front of a skunk, a car or something else that's unpleasant. According to Dr. Nicholas Dodman, of petplace.com, neutered dogs are 90 percent less likely to roam.
Marking
-
No one wants their home to smell like urine. Indoor urine marking is far less likely when a dog is neutered.
No Guarantees
-
Neutering a dog does not mean his testosterone is removed entirely. Some dogs will retain unwanted sexual behaviors, but training can help with politeness in company.
-
References
- Photo Credit The dog#5 image by Beausoir from Fotolia.com
