16/06/2026
Before desexing your dog, ask yourself why.
High energy, high drive, lack of focus, reactivity, or problems with other dogs are rarely solved by removing reproductive organs. Training, management, genetics, and meeting the dog's needs are usually much bigger factors.
The idea that desexing "fixes" behaviour is misleading. Dogs are not broken. Desexing removes organs that produce important hormones such as testosterone and progesterone, which influence development, health, and behaviour.
The strongest argument for desexing is population control. However, responsible ownership, supervision, and environmental management can also prevent unwanted litters.
It's worth noting that routine desexing of healthy dogs is restricted or discouraged in countries such as Norway, Germany, and Sweden, where responsible ownership is often emphasised over routine surgery.
Make decisions based on evidence, not myths.
