Male dog in heat behavior can be difficult to manage. You may find your male dog whining all the time, becoming a bit aggressive, and frequently getting agitated and antsy. These behaviors are perfectly normal when the urge to reproduce takes over, but that doesn’t mean they’re acceptable.
9 Things To Know Before Neutering or Spaying a Dog
Here are nine things to know before neutering or spaying your dog:
Male dogs are neutered.
Female dogs are spayed.
Neutering and spaying are surgical procedures done under general anesthesia.
Dogs should only be neutered or spayed once they have reached sexual maturity.
The sexual maturity of a dog varies between different dog breeds. Speak to your breeder or vet to find out more.
Spaying and neutering before a dog has reached full maturity (when the growth plates are not closed) have been linked to an increase in orthopedic problems.
As a rule of thumb, dogs should only be neutered or spayed after they are over 12 months old.
Research has linked neutering and spaying dogs before 12 months old with higher incidences of various types of cancer, hip dysplasia, and the development of canine cruciate ligament ruptures.
A bitch can not be spayed while she is in heat.[1]
Ungentlemanly Responses
When an intact male dog senses a nearby female is in heat, they’ll do just about anything to get to the potential girlfriend. This is where a usually mild-mannered dog starts behaving erratically making him hard to control. Male dogs could jump over or dig under fences or cross a busy highway just to get to the in-heat female dog.
If you have both a female and male dog that haven’t been desexed living under the same roof, things can get a little chaotic for you if you don’t want a pregnancy.
The Benefits of Getting a Male Dog Neutered
According to VCA Animal Hospital, these are the benefits of getting a male dog neutered:
Reduces the risk of an enlarged prostate gland that occurs with age.
Reduces the risks of perianal adenoma, a benign tumor around the anus.
Reduces the risk of testicular tumors.
Decreases a dog’s urge to roam as it no longer has sexual urges.
Can reduce certain types of aggression.
Can prolong a dog’s life (neutered dogs generally outlive unneutered dogs).
Can reduce the risk of separation anxiety or fearful elimination.
FAQ
Do male dogs whine when female is in heat?
Here are the 3 things you can do to keep your male dog calm when they’re sharing a roof with an in-heat female.
Separate the dogs. …
Mask the in-heat female’s scent. …
Exercise is good for everyone.
How does a male dog act when a female is in heat?
Male dog in heat behavior can be difficult to manage. You may find your male dog whining all the time, becoming a bit aggressive, and frequently getting agitated and antsy. These behaviors are perfectly normal when the urge to reproduce takes over, but that doesn’t mean they’re acceptable.
Why is my dog whining when my other dog is in heat?
Male dogs may stop eating, increase their marking, become increasingly aggressive and obsess over tracking down the female dog in heat throughout the duration of her cycle.