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We got Otto chemically done for 6 months and decided to let it wear off and not do a permanent one.
He is a little dog obsessed but can also get a bit aggy with other males…we think because he was being targeted by other entire males (especially labs). The castration has probably improved how other dogs receive him (he gets targeted less) but we think it’s made him a bit more barky at new dogs, likely because he’s a bit less confident. It’s made him less sniffy/licky with other dogs pee, and he cocks his leg less.
I would say unless you have some behaviours that are bothering you and you think this might address, it’s not worth the potential drawbacks at younger ages. I don’t think it’s the default thing to do anymore but a lot of vets still suggest it for some reason. Might be worth seeing if you can have a chat with a behaviourist about it?
Edit: I spoke to my mrs (who is a behaviourist). She reckons it might improve the ag from other dogs but unlikely to change anything else mentioned in your post. Obvious caveat that she’s not making any recommendations, hasn’t assessed your dog, etc etc
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Interested in any anecdata people might have on having male hounds 'done'. Owen's an occasionally stressy adolescent (at the moment he seems to be on a 2-3 week cycle between dream dog and largely great but has a stressy few hours in the evening teenager), possibly hyper-social but plays really nicely with any dogs he encounters. He is generally a wonderful young dog and only getting better as he gets older. He does attract some ag from other male dogs (not just the cunty one), particularly smaller ones. Had assumed having him done would be a no-brainer, but the more you read the more confusing it becomes. Would love to know what others experiences have been. Also considering chemical castration, so any experience of that also appreciated. Cheers