Behavior Tips for Intact Male Dogs

During times of crisis, veterinarians in some communities may stop offering elective surgical services, including spay/neuter. That means adoption agencies must consider fostering or adopting out intact animals, with the requirement that pets get spayed/neutered when regular veterinary services resume. 

Share the downloads on this page with caregivers to help them follow these six tips to address any problems that may arise from living with an intact male dog, such as unwanted pregnancy, damaged property, and embarrassing behaviors:

1. Use distraction tactics and training
2. Identify precursors to humping, including persistent pawing, sniffing, or licking
3. Be on alert for other intact males
4. Outdoors, confine dogs to leash or properly secured yard
5. Separate intact male and female dogs