Siberian husky hellp!!?

Too old for neutering? The dog is never too old to be neutered until they're old enough to likely die from the anesthesia.

The dog should be neutered to avoid him being bred by your idiotic boyfriend.

Do you have any idea how many Sibes are in shelters and rescues because of irresponsible owners not altering their animals or BYBs trying to make a quick buck (like your boyfriend, for example)? Too many.

As per the escaping, take some initiative, become a responsible owner and take care of your dog and his surroundings. Crate the dog when you're not there. Fix your fence. Put chicken wire under the ground so he can't dig out. Get a higher fence.

Your dog is a husky. This is normal husky behavior and has nothing to do with him being in-tact or neutered.

Please research husky ownership. You obviously didn't before you got him, so the least you can do is do your homework now.

This dog needs more exercise. He is displaying behavior typical of any bored dog, especially a bored high energy working dog. Make no mistake, this is normal and comes with owning this breed. This dog was bred to pull heavy loads in teams for miles and miles and miles. Working huskies burn 10,000+ calories per day during the racing season. If you cannot or will not provide an adequate substitute then rehome this miserably bored dog immediately. If you cannot or will not take up a DAILY two hour walk or hour long jog or bike ride then you are not fit to own a husky. Period. End of discussion.

Google NILIF training. Don't leave him unsupervised. Huskies are notorious escape artists and the general rule is if the head can fit through then the rest of the body can, too. Kinda like mice or cats lol. If you must leave him outside unsupervised then lay a concrete barrier underneath your fence--it should extend 2-3 feet underground. A 6' fence should suffice except for the snow problem. Either start shoveling, buy a snow blower, or crate train him and crate him when you can't watch him.

Neutering will not solve this. This is basic husky ownership 101 and basic husky temperament. Neutered or not, almost all of them are like this. Huskies that do not do this crap are the exception, not the rule, and it will not stop if you don't pick up the entertainment, exercise, and stimulation level several notches.

Also, this breed has become prone to health problems due to backyard breeding. Please inform your boyfriend that prior to breeding he needs to have the dog's hips and elbows x-rayed and examined by an orthopedic veterinarian to determine if the dog has or is predisposed to dysplasia--this is genetic, the severity is random, and it can cripple a dog. If he has so much as a predisposition he should not be bred as he has the genetic potential to pass on a crippling disease to pups. This was almost nonexistent in the husky until backyard breeders (any breeder who fails to do any proper research on breeding) got hold of them. The breed is also prone to eye problems that can lead to blindness. He needs his eyes checked every 2 years if he is to be a stud dog, and only a veterinary ophthalmologist can diagnose or clear him of eye problems.

If your boyfriend does not understand the importance of hip and eye scoring then he has no business breeding. That kind of callous disregard for the health of the breed in favor of using the dog as a furry ATM is what arguably ruined the German Shepherd, is giving golden retrievers horrible, unstable temperaments, and is what introduced genetic illness to the siberian husky.

Neutering could help a bit to keep him from wanting to roam and find some ladies. It is not too late, but much older than he is now and the surgery could be traumatic. I really do not recommend breeding your dog, as it was not planned for him at birth, and he may not have papers or the best temperament. Not to mention all the many dogs without homes in shelters.

After the surgery and recovery, what you really need is a taller (or just deeper- to stem the digging), sturdier fence and basic obedience training. To fix the problem temporarily, get your boyfriend to shovel the backyard and pile most of the snow in the middle of the yard so the dog doesn't have that leverage anymore. He also needs two to three daily walks if he's not already getting that. The walks will be stimulating for him, and will also cut down on his need to hop the fence.

I'm sure you know the dangers of letting an un-neutered dog roam the streets alone. He could be hit by a car, he could bite a child, he could be attacked by wild animals or other dogs, he could get lost, he could fall in a ditch and be injured, he could be picked up by animal control, he could knock up your neighbour's dog. If he doesn't already have a collar with tags, or a microchip, he needs those asap, especially because he escapes regularly.

Tell your boyfriend NOT to breed him. There are over 4mil dogs who are put down in shelters every year because there simply is no room. Bringing in more puppies who are not of breeding standards(doing this, by the way, costs a whole lot more than it would to neuter him) would not help anyone.

No, he's not too old. After the couple weeks of R & R, start walking him at least twice a day(three times preferably) for a minimum of 30 minutes each walk (if you walk him only twice a day, try for 45 minutes to an hour each walk). Make your fence deeper, and taller. Send your boy outside to shovel the snow away from the fence. Most importantly, TRAIN him. Untrained huskies are HORRIBLE to deal with. Believe me, I have personal experience.

Yes, those frisky boys will stop at nothing to get to the girls in the neighborhood while they are in season, I have a little trouble maker at home myself who has just begun to notice the girls!!

I like to tell anyone who has an unaltered animal to consider castration if their animal is not suitable breeding stock- this helps keep that pesky dog population down and keeps less and less puppies out of the shelter. Breeding is a BIG responsibility, and should be done to improve and maintain a breed, so if your husky is of breeding stock (good conformation, within height and weight range, great temperament, overall sound, and tested for all possible hereditary disorders) then he may be of good breeding quality, but it's also always wise to get a veterinarian or reputable husky breeder's opinion of him as well before you decide to bring more huskies into the world!

With that said, although ideal to castrate a male dog early and close after the age of 6 months, I've seen dogs get neutered at the age of 5, and many at the ages of 2 or 3. He is at a good age right now, and the longer you wait to do it, the more sexually aggravated he will become and the higher the risk will rise. Castration seems like the best option for you and your dog right now, and you will notice a difference in everyone's mood when the sexual frustration has been lifted from his shoulders!

Talk with your veterinarian about what the best option is for you when it comes to neutering your dog, but I think it's a very responsible and great discussion on your part to consider altering him!!

Good luck!!

It's never too late for neutering. If you think you've got problems now, you don't need a litter of pups to add to the chaos. Bravo to you for thinking of the common-sense answer.

Neutering may help his wanderlust and will also help prevent him from developing aggression problems, but Huskies are a very active breed that require a lot of exercise, especially a young adult like yours. Bred to pull sleds for 12 hours a day with few rest stops, Huskies have an inborn need to run, to pull, to have a job to do. It sounds like yours has a lot of pent-up energy which he is expending by jumping the fence, howling, and being destructive in the house. Dogs don't exercise themselves--even dogs in a large backyard will just sniff the perimeter fence and lay down 9 times out of 10. Your Husky would benefit greatly from an exercise program in the form of long daily walks or even runs, if possible.

A few tricks (to add to the exercise): You can buy doggie backpacks and weigh them down with water bottles to help your dog tire out faster on walks. Invest in some heavy-duty chew toys like Nylabones or Kong toys (Kong can be stuffed with food or treats to keep him busy for hours!). Try www.upco.com for inexpensive backpacks, training gear, and toys. Upco is a wholesaler, so you can get things there at a fraction of the price that pet stores charge.

Remember the Dog Whisperer: Exercise, Discipline, and Affection! In that order.

No, he's not too old to be neutered. You should do so as soon as possible. If he is out 'chasing' females in heat you are not making any friends in your community. It is not safe for him to be running loose for many reasons.

Get out there and work on your fence; it has to be done. Line the bottom with wire and concrete blocks if you have to. Siberians are superb escape artists. (I know, I tried to give a home to one.)

It is hard to keep them entertained and occupied but try to find somethings to keep him busy. You'll also need to see that he has (a lot of) exercise. It is hard to walk them long enough or far enough to tire them out. Good luck.

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A lot of people dont know this but siberian husky are not for beginner dog owners. They need to be constantly stimulated which might explain his acting out.

No he is certainly not too old for neutering.

Unfortunately huskies are good at escaping and yours is now well-used to doing so. You might consider buying a proper outside pen for him, chain link type of thing, it'll cost several hundreds but will give you peace of mind and keep the dog safe.