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Originally Posted by Fergiesmomma  As I know all dogs have their own personality, but Syla has become so mean. Let me start out by saying, she is 1 and a 1/2 years old, not spayed (why would I spay a perfectly healthy pet before full maturation? Would you give a hysterectomy to a human child before she could make the decision on her own? Also, maturity is needed for proper growth and development. Some vets fail to tell you that pets that aren't fixed live longer.) ok, now that part is out of the way. Syla has become increasing nasty to anyone who comes near me, walks past me, even my husband and my children. She wil jump of my chair or couch, and run after them barking, growling, and sometimes nipping. This behavior is not acceptable with me. If she were to bite someone, I would feel terrible. How on God's green earth do I stop this? There have been no major or drastic changes in our home. Nothing has changed. I'm home with her most of the time, only working out of my home 6 hours a week. Please help me! |
That is not true and has not been my personal experience. There are a couple threads here discussing the pros and cons. With females, one of the biggest concerns is pyometra. Something to think about.
For the behavioral issue that you are experiencing with Syla, check out this article from Victoria Stilwell:
https://positively.com/dog-behavior/...urce-guarding/