Expert: Renee Cox - 11/3/2008

Question
hello, i have a fawn boxer that i have adopted from my local shelter he is a little over a year and he is great with my three kids and people he does not mind. BUT ever since he got neuttered he cannot stand other dogs and its horrible to walk him i have to walk him at night like at 3 am because during the day he wants to snap at other dogs and cats, he wont go to the bathroom while on a leash and he is scared of the bed like he can jump on it but he crys and wines when he needs to get down, i dont want to get rid of my tyson i love him so much and so do my kids but with that wierd behavior is hard to have him. please help me iam in desperate need of help


Answer
Hi. I'm not sure what's going on with your boy. Usually, when a dog is neutered, it helps with some behavior problems. My best advice is to find a trainer or obedience class close to you. You can talk to your vet, or local dog club to see about the classes. Some offere free or reduced classes. I would also get your boy in to the vet to make sure he doesn't have something medical wrong with him first. If this happened after he was neutered he may have something going on with him. You can also contact one of the other experts here to see if they can better help you. Good luck!