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Will "neuter" help? HELP......:eek: My little 5 month old Yorkie, ("J.Dub") is driving me crazy with his "barking"......It just seems to get worse and worse. That being said..... I was told that when I get him "neutered", it will help "calm him down"..... Is this true? I've tried everything........ We're going the first of August to have this done......And, then; the Groomer.....Gotta get those nails clipped and also cut the hair down. It get's "matted" so easily....:cool: |
That's a bit young to get a pup neutered, IMO. This may help: Don't Make This Mistake When Scheduling Your Dog's Neutering Procedure The Critical Fear Periods in Puppies By: Nancy Frensley, CPDT, CAP1 Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Training Manager The Critical Fear Periods in Puppies: Seven to Nine Weeks Four to Six Months Approximately Eight to Nine Months Approximately Twelve Months Approximately Fourteen to Eighteen Months During these periods, puppies may show fear of items, situations or people with whom they formerly felt safe. They may start barking at people entering a house or become fearful and startle at benign items like trash cans, drainpipes or even yard gnomes. They may crouch, shake and try to run away, submissively urinate or tell the scary thing/person to go away by showing an aggressive display (which could include piloerection, snarling, lunging or other unruly behavior. You must be patient during these periods and keep to the familiar. These are not good times to introduce your puppy to new situations or people. Be very careful to avoid doling out punishment or reprimands. It’s vitally important that you understand that your dog is afraid and that you add to the fear when you reprimand or punish. This, in turn, can set the dog up for future aggression problems. During these periods, introduce your puppy slowly to the situation, with good tasting treats, so that he or she does not experience fear. Control situations so that you can prevent a fearful response and show your puppy that you enjoy the situation. Use food treats and happy talk to lure your puppy up to scary objects. Teach the targeting exercise (touch your hand with his nose) and work on getting your puppy to "touch the goblin". When people visit your home during these periods, put your puppy in another room until visitors are settled in, then bring your puppy out on leash and praise for any show of confidence. Even have visitors toss good treats toward your puppy without approaching him or her |
Great read posted above! I have never heard of neutering helping with barking. I did want to mention that when you DO get him neutered, they can do his nails, too. My vet did Mandie's for free during her spay and again during her dental. |
It may it did for mine but its no guarantee |
Entering Rhett made no change in his barking, unfortunately. |
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