Do I really have to neuter our dog?!

[Anonymous]

We have a labradoodle puppy who is 13 months old. He is the sweetest dog and still, even at over a year, is not showing any signs of aggression or other actions that typically lead people to neuter their dogs. Seriously considering not having him neutered as it seems like unnecessary surgery. I don't anticipate that we would ever have to leave him in a day care or boarding situation that would require this. Any thoughts on this?

[Anonymous]

Obviously neuter your dog. This is not a hard choice. Be responsible.

[Anonymous]

Yes, neuter your dog. Unless you plan on it never leaving the house, ever, even for walks.

[Anonymous]

OP here, and of course, I hear this all the time. "Be responsible." But what if the dog is not out of our control? We live in a city and he takes walks with us and runs in our back yard. That is it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, and of course, I hear this all the time. "Be responsible." But what if the dog is not out of our control? We live in a city and he takes walks with us and runs in our back yard. That is it.

Exhibit A of a shitty, selfish, irresponsible dog owner. Holy cow OP.

[Anonymous]

If you dont, Please do not go to a dog park. Also, did your breeder require it? Many do so you’re not making money off of their lineage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here, and of course, I hear this all the time. "Be responsible." But what if the dog is not out of our control? We live in a city and he takes walks with us and runs in our back yard. That is it.

Exhibit A of a shitty, selfish, irresponsible dog owner. Holy cow OP.

Sorry, but that is not helpful at all. There is nothing selfish about wanting what is best for the dog.

[Anonymous]

My male dog is 4 and I never got around to neutering him. He is always on a leash or in our fenced yard. I think it’s too late so I am not getting him neutered.

[Anonymous]

A neutered dog is a happy dog. He’s calmer, more stable, less distracted, and more assured of his place in the household hierarchy. By not fixing him, you’re doing a disservice to an animal you claim to love.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s ever too late.
My BIL had a very cute dog from champion blood lines that he never neutered in case he wanted to breed him. The dog was so horny he had a sex doll stuffed animal — it was super gross but my BIL thought it was funny. I thought it was cruel to the dog, though really. He was celibate his whole life except for that stuffed animal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A neutered dog is a happy dog. He’s calmer, more stable, less distracted, and more assured of his place in the household hierarchy. By not fixing him, you’re doing a disservice to an animal you claim to love.

+1 neuter your dog op

[Anonymous]

You need to neuter him to do doggie daycare or board him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A neutered dog is a happy dog. He’s calmer, more stable, less distracted, and more assured of his place in the household hierarchy. By not fixing him, you’re doing a disservice to an animal you claim to love.

OP here. But this is what I don't get - granted he is only 13 months but he is all of these things now. He's calm (puppy calm, but not anything out of hand) and not distracted by other dogs. He has an absolutely delightful personality. How am I doing a disservice to him, but by choosing not to put him through a medically unnecessary procedure? Serious question.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you want to?

[Anonymous]

Please do if only so I don’t have to see his giant dangly balls swingin free at the dog park