scalesntails 118 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 From personal experience the dominance issues are because they aren't trained properly and don't know their place. If you want to prevent accidental litters that's the best and only reason to get it done in my mind. Just watch his exercise, food and weight after he's been done. It can be a challenge to keep them in shape after. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee85 44 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Nice looking dog, all the best with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chook Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Dogs trust does subsidised neutering - cost 30 quid you have to be on a means tested benifit though. (Income support; Jobseeker’s Allowance; Working tax credit; Housing Benefit; Council Tax Benefit; Pension Credit or a tenant of the NI Housing Executive) in any of our campaign regions; these are the North of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have a list of vets that are taking part in this scheme in each of these regions, and their details are available from our hotline on 0845 606 3036. It does depend on where you live though, most vets round near me do this, but places like yorkshire, or down south dont, although there are some rescues and dog pounds who do help out and do cheap neutering for bull breeds The Mayhew Animal Home offers free neutering for bull breeds in their area every now and then the RSPCA offer free neutering for bull breeds, theres a few more places also. If your cheshire/manchester area then Greenbank Veterinary Clinic offers cheaper neutering and vaccantions, but they will do the neutering and vaccanations no matter were your from, as they have people coming from all over to have their dogs trated there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Most vets offer a discount only about 25% if your on benefits pdsa you must have either council tax or housing benefit now and its a chargeable thing not for a donation a bitch is around £92 there so a male will be less.Dogs trust do neutering vouchers from time to time too up here before it stopped here it was only £25 bitch or dog to get them neutered so might be worth googling it and also the dog aid society.Now im not sure how far they cover but they offer £50 towards neutering you send them proof of benefits and fill in a short form and they send it to the vet so it comes off your final bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 cheers for the info but dont really know anyone on the dole so il end up paying to have it done i suppose,still think its to pricey so will have to look into it further but for the mean time he still got something to lick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey WM, Do you have a Pets at Home store with a vets in it near you ?? We had our bitch spayed just before Xmas, our normal Vet wanted £192 but the Vets in Pets at Home charged us £135. Our daughter works in there so we got further discount. In the end it cost us £108. That was for a weight of 25kgs. I'm pretty sure dogs cost less to have done than bitches. Why not give them a ring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey WM, Do you have a Pets at Home store with a vets in it near you ?? We had our bitch spayed just before Xmas, our normal Vet wanted £192 but the Vets in Pets at Home charged us £135. Our daughter works in there so we got further discount. In the end it cost us £108. That was for a weight of 25kgs. I'm pretty sure dogs cost less to have done than bitches. Why not give them a ring. they quoted me £130 mate for the dog which i estimated at around 16kg,and it was a rough guess i admit but thats what they came up with scalesntails :noted and remembered mate cheers for that although cant fault his behaviour or obediance at all,seems he never had a bad start in life just went down hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt_hooks 188 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've got a lab staff cross. He's quick as all hell when he gets going, I can't keep up with him on my bike. He's had a few rabbits, though to be fair it's normally when they've failed to get through a fence and bounced back into his teeth. Staffies are great dogs, soft as s##t and very good with kids. He looks like a fine fella, get him going and he'll probably keep up with the lurchers (until it comes to turning a corner, then he'll not stand a chance!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've got a lab staff cross. He's quick as all hell when he gets going, I can't keep up with him on my bike. He's had a few rabbits, though to be fair it's normally when they've failed to get through a fence and bounced back into his teeth. Staffies are great dogs, soft as s##t and very good with kids. He looks like a fine fella, get him going and he'll probably keep up with the lurchers (until it comes to turning a corner, then he'll not stand a chance!) my 6 month old pup running rings around him,he like a fat tub of lard at the minute but really going to concentrate on trying to get him bushing,yeah i know not the ideal bushing dog but once he knows what to look for hopefuly he can get involved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Right just been informed lol well hours ago but im decorating and dismantling furniture so been busy The blue cross help people even if they work as long as you have bills and not got lots of spare money its not loads of cash but every little helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 somebody told me dogs trust do it free for "status dogs i.e. staffs,rott's & ambulls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbird 7 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 From personal experience the dominance issues are because they aren't trained properly and don't know their place. If you want to prevent accidental litters that's the best and only reason to get it done in my mind. Just watch his exercise, food and weight after he's been done. It can be a challenge to keep them in shape after. agree completely with this, my dad got the nuts of his lakie on the advice of his vet due to agression, dominance issues with other dogs when out, but hasnt made a blind bit of difference. my dad is too soft with the dog and it thinks he is the boss and will go to any length to protect(in his mind) my mum and dad when the are out for a walk. we recently had the dog for a few months when dad was ill and had not the slightest bit of bother. it's all in the dogs mind. also agree with weight thing belting looking little dog before now a proper little porker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 If your vet's any good they should be able to advise you of any charities operating a discount/voucher scheme in your area. Different areas have different ones like PDSA, Blue Cross etc. You don't have to be on the dole for PDSA, just on a low income and in receipt of housing benefit. You can't expect a miracle cure from neutering but it will help, although it will take a few months to get the excess testosterone out of his system. And if you have bitches the benefits will speak for themselves, as he might show more aggressive tendencies once one of them comes into season. To be fair, most of the cost of neutering is the anaesthetic and the extra staff needed to watch the dog while he's under and afterwards. Not that I think it's a fair price, with all the unwanted dogs around, especially bull breeds, I do think something should be done instead of making the charities take on the cost. He won't put on weight if you feed and exercise him right, and running with your lurchers will certainly help! He looks like a lovely dog and I wish you luck with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 If your vet's any good they should be able to advise you of any charities operating a discount/voucher scheme in your area. Different areas have different ones like PDSA, Blue Cross etc. You don't have to be on the dole for PDSA, just on a low income and in receipt of housing benefit. You can't expect a miracle cure from neutering but it will help, although it will take a few months to get the excess testosterone out of his system. And if you have bitches the benefits will speak for themselves, as he might show more aggressive tendencies once one of them comes into season. To be fair, most of the cost of neutering is the anaesthetic and the extra staff needed to watch the dog while he's under and afterwards. Not that I think it's a fair price, with all the unwanted dogs around, especially bull breeds, I do think something should be done instead of making the charities take on the cost. He won't put on weight if you feed and exercise him right, and running with your lurchers will certainly help! He looks like a lovely dog and I wish you luck with him. nice one thanks for that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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