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VanillaBean

VanillaBean

I think as with any research or statistics you can manipulate it what you want it to show. There will always be arguments for and against any research.
Here the argument at introducing it at 6 months was that dogs will behave better and be less agresive. Now with some breeds I am sure that may be case (I don't know), but then it all comes down to how much training and interaction you have with your dog.
I look at Honey at the moment and I have been very laxed with training her over the past year due to personal things. But I know that so manage situation whilst picking up the training with her now. So her behaviour is not the best, but we will change that.
A lot of people don't bother so that is why the law came in.
In country towns here (at least the ones I have come across) you see a lot of the local dogs roaming around, which then of course makes it hard with your own dog...

Cats here are more looked at a nuisance due to them killing a lot of local wildlife. A lot of councils are introducing curfues of cats not allows to roam at nights and push to have them indoors more permanently.
 
snowbunny

snowbunny

Location
Andorra and Spain
Jelinga said:
Yes, one swallow does not make a summer. There have been cases with unpleasant side effects which I remember when a vet nurse, but cannot provide written evidence.
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It used to be that progesterone was used for chemical castration, and that’s no longer the case. There were many potential common side-effects with this therapy.

With Suprelorin, the risks are very few, and very, very unlikely (less than one in 10,000):

4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Moderate swelling at the implant site was commonly observed for 14 days during safety/efficacy studies.
During the treatment period, rare clinical effects have been reported: hair coat disorders (e.g. hair loss, alopecia, hair modification), urinary incontinence, down-regulation associated signs (e.g. decrease in testicle size, reduced activity). In very rare cases, a testicle may be able to ascend the inguinal ring.
In very rare cases, there has been transitory increased sexual interest, increased testicle size and testicular pain immediately after implantation. These signs resolved without treatment.
In very rare cases, a transient behavioural change has been reported with the development of aggression (see section 4.4).
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/docume...on/suprelorin-epar-product-information_en.pdf
 
A

Aitch

Location
Buckinghamshire UK
Bear was never castrated and that was nearly 20 years ago. I thought it wasn't right. Dogs and wolves in the wild aren't castrated so why should my dog be. Other dogs of mine, in the past, also didn't get castrated. If Alex hadn't been already done then he would never have been.
I am a firm believer that any undesirable behaviour can be gently and positively trained out so trying to surgically remove behaviours is just not going to work. I'd rather have a happy, healthy, properly trained dog.
There, I've stripped it down to basics for me!
 
snowbunny

snowbunny

Location
Andorra and Spain
Shadow has a low sex drive, obviously, but it’s still been pretty challenging with Ginny smelling delicious and being a total hussy these last few days. But in that time, he’s also made massive improvements in coming away when called when she’s shoved her bum in his face. With more driven dogs, of course it’s going to be a much more difficult task, and I would think there are some who would tip over into the “essentially untrainable” around in-season bitches (at least using methods we’d be happy with here), but I would guess that for most, it would be more akin to Shadow’s drive to chase a bolting rabbit which, while very strong indeed, can also be trained.
 
snowbunny

snowbunny

Location
Andorra and Spain
It’s really not for Shadow, I can tell you for free! The frustration comes from Ginny jumping on him when he is trying to snooze, not from wanting to get jiggy with her 😂

Dogs only display seeking behaviours when there is the scent of in season bitches around; it’s not as if they’re permanently looking for it when there’s no sign of available bitches. I think that the opportunity to chase wildlife is far more of a real concern for most dogs than chasing after a bit of skirt!

My sister’s dog was besides himself when Ginny went through a season while she was there. As soon as it was over, he was back to normal. She lives in a very busy dog area, and he doesn’t live in a state of perpetual love-struck angst, that’s for sure. Nope, I don’t believe that remaining entire causes any considerable, long-term frustration in the majority of boys.
 
Boogie

Boogie

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Location
Manchester UK
Beanwood said:
Well, we have to reconsider what we do regarding Benson's entire status. It has been utterly miserable for him, no way can he be anywhere near, certainly not in the same household as a bitch in season :(
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Bless him. Some cope, some don’t. Entire Zaba doesn’t even notice bitches in season.

But I don’t worry about my pups being neutered. I trust Guide Dogs to do right by their dogs and I call it a weight off their minds!
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SwampDonkey

SwampDonkey

I very upset at moment the collies owner is really being so unkind to him. She's armed herself with a rattle can a dog correct spray can headcollar and loads of silly ideas. I've stopped walking with her I just can't take it. She asked me about the rattle can and I explained how it worked and why I thought it would be dangerous for a young noise sensitive Collie. All she seems to want to do is oppress him I'm finding it so hard. This poor little waif is swamped by a huge ill fitting Julius type harness and a head collar which she doesn't take off when hes free running. He's not had his balls off yet because yes got tummy problems which Im convienced could be stress.her training is terrible really awful he just pulls until he makes himself sick making that choking noise and she thinks he's doing by so much better. I tried to talk to her about loose lead walking. I never once heard her praise him. I have stopped saying anything Im just best keeping away. It's made me so sad
 
Charlie

Charlie

Location
Argyll & Bute, Scotland
That's just so upsetting @SwampDonkey Nothing more you can do but keep away. So sad for the poor little puppy. :'( xx

It's so difficult. I visited one of my best friends yesterday. She looks after her son's under a year old terrier. Because he was whining quite a bit she went to spray him with water. I stopped her saying it was cruel and didn't work. We then went for a walk and because he had previously been biting his lead she bought this little dog a chain lead (I detest those) instead of training him not to bite. He looked unsure all the time, what with the water spray and just not knowing what was going to happen. She's not nasty but uneducated. She had a dog for many years that hated all dogs and never trained her just complained and now she is ruining a dog that isn't hers. I had to keep my mouth shut in the end. Difficult. xx
 
SwampDonkey

SwampDonkey

I might see her again on Sunday and I'll ask her. Can you suggest any good titles I've got some myself and I as going to suggest one of them. I suggested some websites but I don't think she's even looked.
 
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