Neutering a
Doberman
won't necessarily make him calmer, but it will reduce or eliminate behaviors that are attributed to their hormones. As a veterinarian, I can tell you that this line of reasoning is extremely common. We often see customers who schedule the spaying or neutering of their dogs in an effort to solve a wide variety of behavioral problems, such as aggression, anxiety, training issues, and general “stubbornness”. Testosterone acts as a “facilitator of aggression”, causing aggression to occur faster and remain higher for longer periods of time.Therefore, castrating your Doberman will not only prevent it from reproducing, but it will also stop them from producing testosterone. It's interesting to note that many horse lovers believe that stallions are generally more aggressive and difficult to handle than castrated ones. To help your Doberman become calmer, you can start by giving him a tasty treat every time he sees another dog or child. Punishment is not recommended because it doesn't address your underlying discomfort and can make you feel even more anxious when you're around dogs and children.
It can also be very useful to avoid potential problems by placing your Doberman in another room with a special long-lasting chew treat when unknown people visit it, or choosing places to walk where you are not likely to find children or other dogs. Even at a young age, your Doberman can train calmness, which will allow him to calm his mind. Keep your Doberman away from cats, small pets and young children (usually from underage children where they are in a very excitable state). Because they are very intelligent and lively, Dobermans require a lot of mental stimulation and enrichment to challenge their minds.
To calm your Doberman down, you may need to capture the state of arousal before it reaches a high level. Compassionately rubbing a Doberman's belly has a similar effect to that of a back massage on its human owners.Not exposing your Doberman to adequate exercise will cause frustration and boredom, leaving your dog restless and prone to behavioral problems. When your Doberman is in the middle of his lifespan, from 2 years to 8 years old, he will truly be an adult. Neutering your Doberman will not only prevent your dog from reproducing, but it will also prevent him from producing testosterone.Gently rubbing the butt area (the area of the bridge of the snout between the eyes) will also have a calming effect on your Doberman.
As long as you have built a solid training base, a regular exercise routine and mental enrichment, your Doberman will be reasonably calm.
