Does Neutering a Dog Change His Personality?
Procedure Dog neutering is a medical procedure, done under general anesthesia, where the dog’s reproductive organs are removed. In male dogs, the procedure removes the testicles; in female dogs, the ovaries. When dogs are referred to as “intact,” they have not undergone this procedure and can reproduce. Risks Neutering is considered a low-risk procedure. This means that it is very rare to have any complications, and most dogs who undergo the procedure make a full recovery. It is advisable, however, to avoid neutering very young (six to eight weeks) and very old (seven years or older) dogs, as they may become ill from the overall stress and trauma of the procedure. Advantages There are many advantages to neutering a dog, the greatest of which is the behavior improvement. A male dog who is neutered before eight months of age will be much more docile, less likely to run away from home and will not develop bad habits such as spraying. This occurs because all of these behaviors are associat
