When should I spay or neuter my dog?

When should I spay or neuter my dog?

Shelby Marlo, CPDT (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Professional Dog trainer) gives expert video advice on: Does my dog need an ID tag?; When and where do I get a dog license?; When should I spay or neuter my dog? and more...

Spaying or neutering, depending on the age of your dog, should happen at least by six months. All dogs should be spayed or neutered by six months. However, if you have a dog who's showing behaviour such as lifting leg, marking, or other behaviors -- aggressive behaviors -- you can spay or neuter that dog earlier, and there's no detrimental effects.