Will Neutering My German Shepherd Calm Him Down?
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Will Neutering My Hyperactive German Shepherd Calm Him Down?
When male dogs reach puberty, big changes are beginning to take place.
They’re becoming more aggressive and dominant, and are increasingly interested in finding mates.
For those wanting to reduce and even eliminate this behavior, neutering your German Shepherd can help calm him down.
How To Calm Down Your German Shepherd
To begin, you can calm down your German Shepherd by training him to behave the way you want him to at all times.
Remember to use positive training methods for best results.
If your dog is not neutered, you may still find that he is overly active.
So, it may take a combination of neutering and consistent training to get the results you’re looking for.
Benefits Of Neutering German Shepherds
The main benefits of neutering your German Shepherd:
- He'll lose the drive to find a mate. He’ll no longer sneak out of the yard to fulfill his drive to breed.
- He'll have a decreased risk of other males attacking him since they’ll no longer see him as a threat.
- Neutering also minimizes or eliminates the risk of developing prostate problems, testicular cancer, and perianal fistula.
Other Behavior Changes In Your Neutered Dog
Your neutered German Shepherd is likely to be more docile around you and other people.
But he will still keep his drive to protect his home and family.
He will also keep his personality, so a dog that was sweet and friendly before neutering should be the same afterward.
The Right Age to Neuter Your German Shepherd
There can be problems associated with neutering your dog too early.
For example, dogs neutered before puberty may end up shy and insecure.
The best thing to do is to talk to your veterinarian.
Your dog’s vet knows him best, so they’ll be able to advise you when to neuter your dog, and why you should do so at that age.
Breeding You German Shepherd Before You Neuter Him
Ideally, your dog shouldn’t be bred before you neuter him.
Otherwise, you may be teaching him to desire breeding even after he’s neutered because he’s learned that he likes it.
When you allow your dog to breed, you’re potentially contributing to the millions of unwanted dogs that fill animal shelters.
It’s also worth repeating that neutering alone won’t make your German Shepherd calm.
You’ll need to spend time with your dog, socialize him, and train him in order to have a calm and well-behaved German Shepherd.
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