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DEAR DR. SCHELLING,
I’m thinking of getting a puppy. My neighbor got a puppy from a shelter that had an early spay. Is that good for puppies? Should I get one for my new puppy too?
-Christina
Many shelter dogs have neuter surgery performed at an early age to be sure the surgery is done before they are adopted by their new family. There are benefits to having the surgery performed early, and minimal risk with this type of surgery. Puppies from breeders or other private sources can also have surgery performed earlier than traditionally thought. Read this article to learn the reasons early neuters are becoming more popular and whether this is a good idea for your new puppy.
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Dear Max,
My dog loves to play tug-of-war with me using one of her plush toys, or even her leash. My breeder said this was a bad idea, and that it could train her to be aggressive. Is this true?
–Ben
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Dear Ben,
Most dogs love playing tug-of-war, I've been known to get into a game or two. In fact it’s so rewarding that it’s regularly used for motivation in certain high-intensity canine training programs such as agility, search-and-rescue and police work. Debate exists as to whether this is a healthy—or even safe—outlet for the average dog. Click here to learn if all’s fair in tug-of-war.
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Max
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