A little dog advice please...

[Super Spook]

Originally Posted by rustyb

Doesn't change the temperament. The ONLY thing that makes a dog fat is too much food. Yes neutering, or spaying a dog, can slow the metabolism, but then you must cut back on food. Its as simple as that. It does not change the dog.

I guess I'm lying about the my dogs then. Their temperament changed for sure as well as their metabolism and several others I know.

In this situation with a male escaping you would probably be better off snipping.

[rustyb]

Originally Posted by Super Spook

I guess I'm lying about the my dogs then. Their temperament changed for sure as well as their metabolism and several others I know.

In this situation with a male escaping you would probably be better off snipping.

I dont think your lying. THere are many things to consider, and you are right about the metabolism.
I think people describe temperament in different ways. A dog with high drive will not be less driven simply by neutering. Some of the best dogs I have ever worked with have been neutered.

[Raymond]

Worked like a charm on me
I would much rather hunt,fish, and train dogs than chase cat now.

[malliegator]

I am partial to the ladies and have had some really good ones. I have always had them fixed, I work my dogs year round, mange their diet and never delt with weight problems. Nothing more frustrating than a dog in full heat when the hunting is good.

If I am going to cut a male I like snipping them when they are young, before they ever start lifting a leg to do their business. It shaves a lot of blind bags and coats and waders from man-dog showers.

[Super Spook]

Originally Posted by rustyb

I dont think your lying. THere are many things to consider, and you are right about the metabolism.
I think people describe temperament in different ways. A dog with high drive will not be less driven simply by neutering. Some of the best dogs I have ever worked with have been neutered.

I am pretty certain I know the definition of temperment. I was just letting him know my experience with 10 labs and 5 litters. I will never spay a hunting dog again. Glad it worked out for you.

[rustyb]

Originally Posted by Super Spook

I am pretty certain I know the definition of temperment. I was just letting him know my experience with 10 labs and 5 litters. I will never spay a hunting dog again. Glad it worked out for you.

I was speaking in general, I would think you know what temperament is.
I have worked exclusively in the dog business professionally for 25 years now. Its what I do for a living everyday. I am not trying to argue with you but the number of dogs you speak of is very small. My statement is based on the national consensus. Also it is what the veterinarian community states.
I dont want to hijack this thread. Just answering his question about spaying or neutering that was asked in the original thread.