Got Reuben booked in

[kateincornwall]

I know that this is a contentious subject , but I have thought long and hard about this and have booked Reuben in to be castrated on 28th April .
He has changed over the past few months , I`ve noticed it greatly and so has his beloved Anna , he is becoming a pest around other dogs , mainly girls but boys at times , he simply is obsessed .
It isnt a lack of social contact , he is just a late developer and cant seem to handle the surge of hormones , but at least he has reached a good age, bone growth wise as he is now two and a half .
I feel awful , shocking but I would rather he wasnt tormented xx

 

[Boogie]

Bless him, and you xx

Echo was the same - hyper sexual. In his case it was from the moment puberty arrived. Having his purses emptied was a huge weight off his mind. His castration was three months later than GD’s usual time - and they were a really hard three months for us both.

Don't feel awful Kate. They are all different. Zaba is still entire at nearly eight years old and can walk past a bitch in season without even a sniff, while Tatze is fascinated! We have to deal with the dog we’ve got.

Many hugs

 

[Candy]

You know what's best for your boy Kate, and that's what you're doing. Don't feel bad.

 

[Charlie]

You should never feel guilty about castration, none of us should, it's a personal choice that is about your dog not anyone else's. Better this than an unwanted litter of puppies. xx

 

[Stacia]

I agree with castration, though not too early and depends on the nature of the dog. I have never regretted having my dogs done and I don't think they regretted it either - no sexual frustration!

 

[kateincornwall]

I think as with many other issues , they are all different, no one size fits all . I`ve always had my dogs neutered, boys and girls but had wanted to avoid with Reuben if possible , it wasnt to be x

 

[Oberon]

He’ll bounce back so fast. I think you’re making the right call.

It is routine here... The only people I know with entire dogs are registered breeders.

 

[edzbird]

Don't feel bad Kate. You're doing it for all the right reasons after careful consideration, and Reuben has now matured physically into a fabulous fella.

 

[kateincornwall]

Thank you xx

 

[Natalie]

You do what's right for your dogs Kate. I'd like to keep Bear entire, but his dog walker said yesterday he's started pestering some dogs so much on their group walks that they are having to choose who he walks with at the moment, there's one boy lab he just won't leave alone at all. It's far too early for us to decide anything yet, but it will certainly be a consideration this winter if things don't change.

 

[Naya]

You are the best person to make this decision for Reuben and I k is it’s not one you have taken lightly. I know he will be fine and will bounce back quickly x

 

[Ashley]

You’re doing what’s best for him - we have to make choices for our dogs for their well-being and it’s different for everyone and that’s most important.

 

[Jacqui-S]

You know us Kate, we know you make sound balanced decisions (well, when your dogs are concerned ).
We know that you know what's best for your lovely boy x

 

[kateincornwall]

You know us Kate, we know you make sound balanced decisions (well, when your dogs are concerned ).
We know that you know what's best for your lovely boy x

I wasnt quite sure whether to Like this comment or Laugh at it

 

[Granca]

He’ll be fine, Kate. He won’t even realise he’s suddenly calmed down - well, in one way at least!

 

[JES72]

You have thought this through carefully, I think for you and Reuben it’s the right choice.

 

[Xena Dog Princess]

Sounds like the best choice for him and for you. And he's a solid boy with a solid temperament, he'll be fine.

 

[Lab_adore]

Here in Australia it is really only breeders who do not get the operation done. I'm not saying that is right or wrong, but it's all we know

 

[MellowYellow]

I'd talk to the vet about having him chipped first, see what an effect that has, not so final!

 

[kateincornwall]

This is all immaterial now whatever the thoughts, as I may well have to be in hospital around or just after this date so I`ve cancelled the operation and in any case , I`ve got a load of tests to get through so I wouldnt be in a good place x