QUOTE(Rayne @ Jan 12 2010, 04:27 PM)
Marking is very natural, especially in male dogs. Although neutering might help, it may not necessarily eliminate the dog's need to mark as I've heard of neutered male dogs still marking
Scottie is 2+ years old now, and yes he does mark, but outside the house. Sometimes, he forgets and will mark some corners, but I have 'adjusted' to it by giving him a stern warning whenever I see him sniff around wanting to mark. He won't mark after my warning. Another thing is that I always try to block him from marking our rooms by not allowing him to enter the rooms. He is mostly confined to the kitchen, living room and the outside patio. Sometimes he goes into my room to sleep too, but he knows not to mark there, or he gets a good spanking from me. I guess from the many times of spanking and warning, he seems to get the idea that the house is not for marking. This doesn't apply for other people's house though...only my house. Which is why I let him wear a 'loin cloth' thingy when I go for gatherings at people's houses, so if he DOES mark, it's in control.
It's up to you to decide when to neuter...I have read also that it is more feasible to neuter after the dog has reached maturity, as removing the hormones inside the testicles will cause the dog to be sort of underdeveloped. You'll be surprised at how important sexual hormones are for growth (even for humans), so I'd think of both sides first before going for the snip
thanks audrey
i was also told by my vet that neuterin doesnt provide any assurance that max will not hike up his leg or mark
Added on January 12, 2010, 4:35 pmQUOTE(Rayne @ Jan 12 2010, 04:27 PM)
Marking is very natural, especially in male dogs. Although neutering might help, it may not necessarily eliminate the dog's need to mark as I've heard of neutered male dogs still marking
Scottie is 2+ years old now, and yes he does mark, but outside the house. Sometimes, he forgets and will mark some corners, but I have 'adjusted' to it by giving him a stern warning whenever I see him sniff around wanting to mark. He won't mark after my warning. Another thing is that I always try to block him from marking our rooms by not allowing him to enter the rooms. He is mostly confined to the kitchen, living room and the outside patio. Sometimes he goes into my room to sleep too, but he knows not to mark there, or he gets a good spanking from me. I guess from the many times of spanking and warning, he seems to get the idea that the house is not for marking. This doesn't apply for other people's house though...only my house. Which is why I let him wear a 'loin cloth' thingy when I go for gatherings at people's houses, so if he DOES mark, it's in control.
It's up to you to decide when to neuter...I have read also that it is more feasible to neuter after the dog has reached maturity, as removing the hormones inside the testicles will cause the dog to be sort of underdeveloped. You'll be surprised at how important sexual hormones are for growth (even for humans), so I'd think of both sides first before going for the snip
thanks audrey
i was also told by my vet that neuterin doesnt provide any assurance that max will not hike up his leg or mark
This post has been edited by rkkyong: Jan 12 2010, 04:35 PM 
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