Do I really have to neuter our dog?!

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OP watch this TikTok of this woman cleaning smega off her walls from her intact dog and you might change your mind
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdhES8uA/

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Anonymous wrote:OP watch this TikTok of this woman cleaning smega off her walls from her intact dog and you might change your mind
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdhES8uA/

This and the animal used for humping and ejaculated is so gross. I've only ever had male dogs and they've all been neutered. I prefer to not have to think about my boys' dicks and sexual needs on a daily basis or to clean up after that. There is no good reason not to for a generic family pet.

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Anonymous wrote:Neuter your dog. If for no other reason then you don’t want to have a spunk toy in your house. 🤢. I had a friend with it unneutered dog and there was particular stuffed animal that it would hump, that was the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more- so they will go through at least one heat.

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance?

OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

In the unlikely event that OP's dog does get out and impregnates another dog, there is a shortage of rescue puppies and most rescues will gladly cover the vet expense of a litter of puppies if it means they can adopt them out for $300-$400 a pup. The pregnancy can also be aborted. I've fostered a mother dog while she gave birth. The mother really does all the work for the first 4 weeks. The last 4 weeks are definitely more work, but so much fun! Obviously you want to try to avoid an accidental litter, but it really isn't the end of the world if it happens.

You mean animal shelters? Where do you get the idea animal shelters make $400 per puppy? Remember, these won't be purebred dogs -- they'll be mixes, because OP let her dog go wild on some other dog.

OP -- neuter your dog. The world does not need more puppies.

This is a rescue I have worked with in the past. They adopt out their puppies for $500 and do an amazing job screening new owners. They get many applications for each puppy.
https://louieslegacy.org/adoptable-pets-northeast/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1623113702616%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F49237946

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Didn't read the whole thread, but why not ask your vet if you're so worried?

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Anonymous wrote:OP watch this TikTok of this woman cleaning smega off her walls from her intact dog and you might change your mind
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdhES8uA/

By all means neuter your dogs if you want to. Do it for the well being of your pet and because you don't want to see unwanted puppies end up in shelters. But don't do it because of things like this video. It seems that all the person in the video is concerned about is the extra cleaning she has to do.

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Your breeder can't hold you to the promise you made because she has nothing to go on. Laabradoodles are a made up "breed" and can't be registered as a purebred anything. But the question is WHY don't you want to do what you agreed to? I'm suspecting there is the thought in your mind of possibly finding another cute doodle something and making cute puppies. This is what the doodle cartel does its best to stop from happening.

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Anonymous wrote:OP watch this TikTok of this woman cleaning smega off her walls from her intact dog and you might change your mind
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdhES8uA/

By all means neuter your dogs if you want to. Do it for the well being of your pet and because you don't want to see unwanted puppies end up in shelters. But don't do it because of things like this video. It seems that all the person in the video is concerned about is the extra cleaning she has to do.

Totally disagree. Vet wanted me to wait to spay my dog, but then I had to deal with her first heat and OMG. Every day was like a murder scene in my house. And the humping….So. Much. Humping.

Scheduled her surgery the next day. Love my dog, but not spending every day scrubbing cooch blood out of the carpets. Disgusting.

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No OP, you don't need to neuter your dog.

You and your dog are very unique and special snowflakes, and your predicament is one of a kind, so you deserve exemption from owner responsibility and your adoption agreement.

You are very *~*SpEcIaL*~*

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Anonymous wrote:No OP, you don't need to neuter your dog.

You and your dog are very unique and special snowflakes, and your predicament is one of a kind, so you deserve exemption from owner responsibility and your adoption agreement.

You are very *~*SpEcIaL*~*

Let me fix this for you.

No Op, you do not have to neuter your dog. It is not a law and it is your decision to make. It is perfectly fine to keep him intact and common in other countries.

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Anonymous wrote:No OP, you don't need to neuter your dog.

You and your dog are very unique and special snowflakes, and your predicament is one of a kind, so you deserve exemption from owner responsibility and your adoption agreement.

You are very *~*SpEcIaL*~*

Let me fix this for you.

No Op, you do not have to neuter your dog. It is not a law and it is your decision to make. It is perfectly fine to keep him intact and common in other countries.

You don’t live in 'other countries', so that isn't particularly relevant.

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Anonymous wrote:No OP, you don't need to neuter your dog.

You and your dog are very unique and special snowflakes, and your predicament is one of a kind, so you deserve exemption from owner responsibility and your adoption agreement.

You are very *~*SpEcIaL*~*

Let me fix this for you.

No Op, you do not have to neuter your dog. It is not a law and it is your decision to make. It is perfectly fine to keep him intact and common in other countries.

You don’t live in 'other countries', so that isn't particularly relevant.

It's fine to not neuter your dog in this country too.

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Anonymous wrote:No OP, you don't need to neuter your dog.

You and your dog are very unique and special snowflakes, and your predicament is one of a kind, so you deserve exemption from owner responsibility and your adoption agreement.

You are very *~*SpEcIaL*~*

Let me fix this for you.

No Op, you do not have to neuter your dog. It is not a law and it is your decision to make. It is perfectly fine to keep him intact and common in other countries.

You don’t live in 'other countries', so that isn't particularly relevant.

It's fine to not neuter your dog in this country too.

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Spaying and neutering is PRIMARILY to avoid making more unwanted puppies and euthanasia, OP. An accidental pregnancy can happen in a few seconds.

Practically, it’s much easier to board your dog if they’re fixed.

I own an un-neutered stud who is supposed to better his breed and contribute to lines free of heritable genetic disorders. It’s a ton of responsibility that most people are not prepared for.

Get your dog neutered at 2, when they’re fully adult.
Early spay and neuters is very bad for dogs’ long-term health.

uh, no. Females who aren’t spayed before age 2 have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer. My cat was a neglected stray who wasn’t spayed before two Anna she has nasty tumors on her mammary chain when she was ten. Dogs have the same risk.

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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.

NP. How is this Exhibit A? Please explain what you are talking about. If the dog is always in the owner's control, he is locked in the backyard or walked on a leash, then what is the problem? Who is this irresponsible? Ho is this shitty or selfish behavior? You need to explain what you mean. What you have stated does nothing to explain anything and just attaches a label that may not be warranted.