Neutering, and prong collars

[Glacier]

6 weeks old.

I have a couple concerns about getting Zero neutered. Hope this doesn't sound too silly... Will his energy levels decrease? Will he get fat? Will he be timid and afraid of strangers instead of the confident, attentive, and protective? Will it really decrease the chance of testicular cancer? (I heard from a dog trainer that this was not true)

Basically, I'm afraid that he won't be the same dog after the surgery.

Dogs get fat for the same reason people do--too much food, not enough exercise. His weight has nothing to do with getting neutered. If he gets enough exercise, he won't get fat. His temperment won't change, except he'll be less inclined to roam and fight with other male dogs. I've had dogs neutered at every age from six months to 6 years....never saw a change in their personalities.

Neutering elminates testicular cancer. Neutering removes the testes. You can't get cancer in what you don't have! It greatly reduces the chances of prostate problems.

[buttercup132]

when i got my girl spayed she packed on the pounds but i know most dont i think it may slow some dogs matabalisums down, but its nto from not getting enough exersice cuz she gose for a run in a like 90 acre feild every night for half a hour so i dont know but get your boy spayed i thought the prong collar was gonna kill my dog when my parents got it for my dog but i was only little i cried when they put it on him we dont have it anymore but now i use a harness

[bckrazy]

Prong collars can be life-saving for some people and their dogs, when used correctly and with proper training. You NEED to get Zeus into Obedience as soon as possible, which is the top priority! Find a very good Obedience club in your area and they can even get you in touch with a great behaviorist to work on the biting issue. An Obedience instructor can safely show you how and when to use the prong collar, and help you to be able to wean him off of it and onto a flat collar with the same good results.

It sounds like there are some dominance problems going on, and neutering will help that a LOT! His personality won't be changed at all... neutering him is much safer and healthier for him, and he'll be much less distracted and easier to handle because he won't have raging hormones.

Zeus is very cute, btw! He sounds like the typical smart little Akita pup!