How long after neutering does behavior change dog?

Many dog owners opt for getting their pets neutered for a variety of reasons ranging from not wanting to breed the dog to a number of health benefits. This Buzzle article highlights the behavioral changes that take place in a male dog once he is neutered. read more

Because of that chance, it's important to keep recently neutered dogs away from any unfixed females for that six-week time frame. If your dog seems just as concerned and preoccupied as before with breeding for a few weeks after surgery, it's OK. A little time will take care of that. read more

Neutering a male dog does bring about a change in his behavior. Some changes are positive, while some are undesirable. The changes also depend on many factors like the age of the dog, the post-surgery medication that is prescribed, and the change in the dog's lifestyle after being neutered. read more

Long-term behavior changes are usually positive if the spay or neuter was performed at a young age. For example, male dogs may become less aggressive. If the dog were neutered at an older age, then old habits may be harder to break. read more