Is it time to get Basil Beagle Neutered?
Discussion
He is almost 2, and we have no intention of breeding from him. Our Puppy classes trainer (APDT) advised not to get a dog done until at least 18 months so to ensure you dont take away their ability to regulate their raging hormones.
We think it might be time. HEalth benefits, no more cleaning up the sofa, after his wet dreams, and less foaming at the mouth when there is ab
h on heat in the park.
However I dont know what I dont know about the process. Will it help with behavioural things such as his tendancy to just fk off on a walk, and the traditional Beagle stuborness/selective deafness.
We have an apt to chat with the Vet tomorrow about it, and other than healing time and after care, what sort of questions should I be asking?
We think it might be time. HEalth benefits, no more cleaning up the sofa, after his wet dreams, and less foaming at the mouth when there is ab
h on heat in the park.However I dont know what I dont know about the process. Will it help with behavioural things such as his tendancy to just f
k off on a walk, and the traditional Beagle stuborness/selective deafness. We have an apt to chat with the Vet tomorrow about it, and other than healing time and after care, what sort of questions should I be asking?
Interested to hear others replies to this one. Our Sprocker is 6 months old now and our vet is recommending to get him done soon.
Like your Beagle, he also has selective hearing at the moment so I bought a 10m training line at the weekend for the times he's feeling extra selective...
I've spoken to other dog walkers and everyone's vet seems to have different opinions!
Like your Beagle, he also has selective hearing at the moment so I bought a 10m training line at the weekend for the times he's feeling extra selective...
I've spoken to other dog walkers and everyone's vet seems to have different opinions!
I work in a practice that doess not advocate the 6 month rule - very much based on the dog as an individual. No time to type proper reply now, but no need to usually rush into catrating unless specific behavioural needs.
Basil is old enough and unless fearful no real need to keep him entire.
Basil is old enough and unless fearful no real need to keep him entire.
Thanks Bex, Yep you mirrored what our vet said, He's fully adult, and as we are not breeding from him there is no reason to keep him intact.
As for the behavioral stuff, as the beagle roaming, scenting and generally looking for wildlife to chase is inbred, and pretty well learned by now, there is likely not to be much improvement, but at least there will be no more spunky sofas.
We've got him booked ion on the 27th for the op, which is his 2nd year birthday, poor thing.
The missus and I between us have leave until mid Jan so there will be no need to crate him in his cone of shame.
one question though?
As for the behavioral stuff, as the beagle roaming, scenting and generally looking for wildlife to chase is inbred, and pretty well learned by now, there is likely not to be much improvement, but at least there will be no more spunky sofas.
We've got him booked ion on the 27th for the op, which is his 2nd year birthday, poor thing.
The missus and I between us have leave until mid Jan so there will be no need to crate him in his cone of shame.
one question though?
bexVN said:
unless fearful no real need to keep him entire.
He is not fearful, but Careful when approaching another dog. Especially off lead, He lays down and waits for the other dog to make first move. then it is all waggy tails and playtime. Ive just read that as respectful, and submissive. That not to be translated as fearful is it? No I'd say that's ideal behaviour. He's assessing the situation first that's good doggy protocol 
. My Jimbo is the same except he stands and watches 
he was neutered at 11 months and did not change his character at all except to reduce his sl sl stubbornness at recall. He still takes his time but at almost 9yra old he has never run off.
I agree re not altering Basils inbred traits but it will reduce any running off that he may be tempted to do due to being entire.
Just watch his weight. Cut his food down by 10% immediately post op. Beagles gain wt easily and I'd say it's the only negative to neutering. Get his wt ck'd 3 months post op to ck wt isn't increasing.
Happy Birthday for next week Basil, bless him
. My Jimbo is the same except he stands and watches he was neutered at 11 months and did not change his character at all except to reduce his sl sl stubbornness at recall. He still takes his time but at almost 9yra old he has never run off.I agree re not altering Basils inbred traits but it will reduce any running off that he may be tempted to do due to being entire.
Just watch his weight. Cut his food down by 10% immediately post op. Beagles gain wt easily and I'd say it's the only negative to neutering. Get his wt ck'd 3 months post op to ck wt isn't increasing.
Happy Birthday for next week Basil, bless him
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