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dawn27 · 10-15-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TraciG

Dawn, yes - bean town - lol. Stopped at Fat Jacks on the way to and from C-bus for the ohio- michigan state game, and then again last sunday because my aunt was in town. Can't find a dang pizza place in this city like Fat Jacks.

Have you been to the new Fat Jacks on your visits home? It's very nice and roomy. Myself I prefer Ragalis Pizza.

That game was messed up... they blew it big time. As of today (5 - 0) is not what that fans want to see this far into the season.

yorkieusa · 10-15-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

It's not just the lady who gave you Brutus who said that. I've heard that my whole life about dogs and cats alike. I have always heard people say to have them fixed before they start marking. The idea is that if they begin to mark, they'll never stop. I have absolutely no idea how accurate this notion is. I personally wouldn't alter a dog under 6 months. With these little guys, I'd wait even longer to see if all their puppy teeth fall out first so you wouldn't have to put them under twice.

MikaTallulah · 10-17-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TraciG

The lady who gave me Brutus in no expert in raising dogs, but she has had quite a few litters. When she gave him to me she said I should make sure I got him neutered BEFORE he started lifting his leg to go potty or he would start marking his territory. His neuter is scheduled for 11/26 and he will be exactly 6 months old. Today he lifted a leg just a bit. Should I see if the vet will neuter him earlier? The vet said it was due to his size (4.2lbs), but obviously there are boys that are smaller than Brutus and they get neutered.

Three of my 4 female yorkies leg lift to pee. My male golden at the time assisted with the housebreaking of the yorkies. Leg lifting is a natural behavior. My golden would unload in 1 leg lift and never marked in the house. He was neutered later in life, too.

Britster · 10-18-2011, 01:00 PM

I would like to wait as long as possible! Jackson was neutered at 7 1/2 months but he was basically done growing. I still probably would have waited longer in the future. Neutered males still mark, too, and so do spayed females. I would just train it just like regular potty training, if he does it in an inappropriate place, stop him!

Deuce · 10-18-2011, 01:29 PM

I had Rizzo neutered at 10 months, he was still squatting at the time...he actualky just started marjing bu he onky does it outside. It's really cute watching him attempt to pee on something that leans toward him...he almost ripples over when he gets really amped up. O would wait a little longer, you could always get belly bands just in case.

10-18-2011, 01:00 PM	#19
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I would like to wait as long as possible! Jackson was neutered at 7 1/2 months but he was basically done growing. I still probably would have waited longer in the future. Neutered males still mark, too, and so do spayed females. I would just train it just like regular potty training, if he does it in an inappropriate place, stop him! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-18-2011, 01:29 PM	#20
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	I had Rizzo neutered at 10 months, he was still squatting at the time...he actualky just started marjing bu he onky does it outside. It's really cute watching him attempt to pee on something that leans toward him...he almost ripples over when he gets really amped up. O would wait a little longer, you could always get belly bands just in case.