Question:
Hi ,
My roommate has two large unneutered male dogs, they fight if together as of now . I’m trying to find him a home b/c of the fighting .I am taking him to get neutered and am wondering if the two dogs will still fight most likely or will the neuter fix the issue?? They are both fine with neutered males ,just not each other.
Answer:
There are two problems with this situation. First, two intact males should not be placed together. As long as there is air to carry a scent, then the two will compete for the estrogen in the air.
Second problem is that since the two are fighting, you’ll have to keep them separated for a month or more after neuter.
Then you can walk them together but not freely playing together. Hopefully, you’ll see after a couple of months (of no fighting) they will be comfortable with each other – just as they are with other neutered males.
Just to be clear… both males should be neutered. One won’t cut it.
By the way, if possible, you should not re-home these dogs for a month either, UNLESS to a one dog home. Too much testosterone will upset even neutered males.
God bless
K9-Jack
Longshot Farms