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Carters Mom · 10-17-2005, 05:32 PM

I had the same debate with Cooper. He would hump toys but not anything else. He was marking outside then began marking inside. The marking got worse and worse. Every item that had a corner in my home became "his spot". I found puddles near wall corners too! He'd mark right on the outside of my living room area rug -- never on it -- just outside all four corners.

I finally couldn't take it any longer and called to have him neutered and his teeth removed.

His surgery was only three weeks ago and he's marking alot less - only a few attempts in the last week. He NEVER humps toys anymore. It was like he came home from his neutering and had given up his nasty habit!

Oh -- I mentioned to my daughter today that Cooper seems to be much more kissy lately. I guess it may have something to do with his neutering! Didn't think of that before.

If I had to do it again . . . I would do it sooner than I did! He was 7 months old.

Just my real life story.

Lisa

10-17-2005, 05:32 PM	#13
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I had the same debate with Cooper. He would hump toys but not anything else. He was marking outside then began marking inside. The marking got worse and worse. Every item that had a corner in my home became "his spot". I found puddles near wall corners too! He'd mark right on the outside of my living room area rug -- never on it -- just outside all four corners. I finally couldn't take it any longer and called to have him neutered and his teeth removed. His surgery was only three weeks ago and he's marking alot less - only a few attempts in the last week. He NEVER humps toys anymore. It was like he came home from his neutering and had given up his nasty habit! Oh -- I mentioned to my daughter today that Cooper seems to be much more kissy lately. I guess it may have something to do with his neutering! Didn't think of that before. If I had to do it again . . . I would do it sooner than I did! He was 7 months old. Just my real life story. Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!