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Ways to Prevent or Reduce Conflict Between Two Male Dogs

There are a few things you can do to prevent or reduce conflict between two male dogs.

If possible, have the dogs neutered. This will help reduce testosterone levels and may make them more compatible with each other.

Provide plenty of space for the dogs to roam and play. They’re more likely to become agitated and start a fight if they’re cramped up in a small area.

Give each dog equal attention. If one dog feels like he’s being ignored, he may become jealous and start a fight with the other dog.

Provide plenty of toys and chew toys for the dogs. This will help reduce resource guarding and may prevent fights over toys or food.

Introduce the dogs slowly and carefully. If they meet each other too quickly, it may lead to a fight. Instead, allow them to sniff each other and gradually get to know each other.

It’s essential to feed them in separate areas and keep their toys sorted so that each dog has his own space.

Provide plenty of opportunities for exercise and play. A tired dog is less likely to pick fights with others.

If the dogs do start to fight, intervene quickly and calmly. Don’t yell or hit the dogs, as this will only make the situation worse.

Avoid using physical punishment as a means of discipline. This can increase anxiety and aggression levels, making conflict more likely.

If you find that your dogs are constantly fighting, it may be best to consult with a professional trainer or behaviorist who can help you manage the situation.

Why are my 2 male dogs fighting?

If your dogs have a bad interaction with one another, there is the potential for them to fight to sort out the problem. Recognize your dogs’ stressors. Dogs usually fight because they are stressed. The dog isn’t normally aggressive, but when stressed, its demeanor changes, just like with humans.

Can Two Neutered Dogs Live In The Same House?

The path of least resistance with behavioral issues is to have two neutered male dogs living together.

Two neutered male dogs have less testosterone and need to establish dominance. These dogs won’t be tempted to mark everything with their scent. Hopefully, you won’t have to deal with any urine indoors!

It’s important to note that even though your dogs are both neutered, there is always the potential for a fight or an argument between them. We’ll talk more below about reasons why dogs fight and how to keep them from going at it!

All this talk about neutered and unneutered males brings us to the question of whether or not you should neuter your dog.

Ultimately, the choice to neuter your dog is up to you.

As a veterinary technician, I will almost always recommend neutering your dogs.

Testosterone is important for growing dogs. Because testosterone contributes to bone and muscle growth, some dog breeds should be altered a bit later than others. Recent research shows that German shepherds, for example, might benefit from neutering later in life so that their growth plates aren’t affected by a lack of testosterone.

That being said, when you can neuter your dogs, do it! Neutering is a very non-invasive and budget-friendly surgery. Unlike spays, neuters do not go into the abdominal cavity. They’re quick. safe and effective. The main goal of neutering your dog is to prevent them from having puppies. Even though puppies are adorable, after working at an animal shelter, I would be happy to see fewer puppies! The number of dogs without homes that come through our shelter every year proves that we do not need to be breeding dogs as much as we think we do.

Neutering your dog also has behavioral and health benefits. After being neutered, your dog won’t be able to get testicular cancer. They’ll be less of a target for dog fights at the dog park. Ideally, your dog will stop marking so many things with their urine after they’re neutered. And even though neutering isn’t a fix-all for behavior issues, you’ll probably notice that your pup has less dominant and aggressive tendencies.

Again the choice to neuter or not is up to you, but it might make your and your dog’s quality of life better in the long run!

Intact dogs are no more aggressive than others, but other factors need to be taken into account

If you decide to delay spaying or neutering your dog, for whatever length of time or whatever reason, here is something else to consider- Some people just may not be cut out to deal with an intact male or female dog in their household. Here are some caveats and considerations: