[buddysmom]

OK I picked up this gem from another thread:

The lady is trying to talk me into spaying my dog! I understand the logic, but I'm not cutting my man's ting ting. ( If the roles were reveresd, I wouldn't want him to cut mine. )

Now this is not from someone who regularly humanizes dogs, but he is doing it blatantly here, comparing a dog neuter to cutting a man's "ting ting."

I understand the psychology at work, but does anyone else think this may be one big reason why not enough dogs are getting fixed that probably should be ... because their male owners don't want to do this to their "little man"?

[CynthiaATL]

Originally Posted by buddysmom OK I picked up this gem from another thread: The lady is trying to talk me into spaying my dog! I understand the logic, but I'm not cutting my man's ting ting. ( If the roles were reveresd, I wouldn't want him to cut mine. ) Now this is not from someone who regularly humanizes dogs, but he is doing it blatantly here, comparing a dog neuter to cutting a man's "ting ting." I understand the psychology at work, but does anyone else think this may be one big reason why not enough dogs are getting fixed that probably should be ... because their male owners don't want to do this to their "little man"?

Yes I see it all the time at work when a pup comes in for last set of vaccinations and we discuss s/n. Well you should see the looks on men's faces.

[maryellen]

you could always save the dogs testicles and hang them off your mirror... or get the dog neuticals..

[Michele]

I usually give the guys this book to read:

[eppfaff]

[quote=buddysmom;58517]OK I picked up this gem from another thread:

The lady is trying to talk me into spaying my dog! I understand the logic, but I'm not cutting my man's ting ting. ( If the roles were reveresd, I wouldn't want him to cut mine. )

He's clearly confused. Spaying is for females, males are castrated, or at least that what I always understood. But then I never had a "ting ting". Does anyone out there have one, much less have fears about losing it? People, unlike dogs, are morons.

[buddysmom]

OMFG you guys are killing me!!!

[Rai_77]

I've heard more than my far share of men say that they didn't want to neuter because of testicle empathy.

[Holly's Rangie]

It is so unfortunate that so many people are that ignorant. Real men have their own, they don't need their dog's, too.

[Maddie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Michele I usually give the guys this book to read:

ROFLMFAO!

[Mollie's Nana]

what the heck is a ting ting????

[debo-dumbo-ears]

I love this!

Originally Posted by Holly's Rangie It is so unfortunate that so many people are that ignorant. Real men have their own, they don't need their dog's, too.

Yes, I'm afraid it's all too common - testicle envy. My bf was one of them. We had only started dating when he got Debo as a puppy, & I told him - you should get the dog fixed. "I ain't cuttin' my dog's balls off!" was the reaction. Ok, whatever . FF to a year & a half later & he can't keep the dog in the yard for a minute w/o him getting out of the fence. After having to go find his dog a few times, he decided it was best to get him fixed.

[Pennsooner]

It would be interesting to do a study of resistance to neutering dogs and classify by age. I agree, its a guy thing but I get the strong feeling its a YOUNG guy thing more than any other age group.

[megschristina]

It is very common, we aren't going to breed Apollo, but, I don't make the decision on the neutering thing, technically Apollo is the bf's dog, since Apollo was in the picture before I was...

[debo-dumbo-ears]

Originally Posted by Pennsooner It would be interesting to do a study of resistance to neutering dogs and classify by age. I agree, its a guy thing but I get the strong feeling its a YOUNG guy thing more than any other age group.

While it's true that some men get smarter as they get older, not all! Iknow of some older guys who have intact dogs. But you're right, probably predominantly younger guys.

[megschristina]

I agree that it is probably more of a young guy thing.

[JuckingFerk]

I would have to say not with this breed. I would think it would effect their drive and that is a no no with this breed.

Ferk out

[Teal]

The belief that neutering somehow effects drive/personality also isn't true... I know PLENTY of neutered dogs who have more drive than a car!

I do think testicle empathy is pathetic.... and I see it ALL the time as well. In fact, most every time I say I don't want to breed my dog, and got him neutered because of it. I always get the "You chopped off his balls?! You're so mean!" only in not so family-friendly language.

[debo-dumbo-ears]

Originally Posted by JuckingFerk I would have to say not with this breed. I would think it would effect their drive and that is a no no with this breed. Ferk out

The only drive it affects is their sex drive. I, as a pet owner, can do without that.

[Pennsooner]

If you neuter a dog after full sexual maturity it doesnt even get rid of sex drive completely. I had a dog (the one in my avatar, Stockey) who was VERY interested in the ladies, although he got clipped at 6 years or so of age.

[EDOGZ818]

As the poster in question, I'd like to respond.

A " TING TING " , is male genitalia, penis , c*ck , schlong , Charles Dickens, Johnson , 4 - 9 - 3 - 11 , Jimmy, Jim Brownski , love stick, love muscle , grinder ( as in Master Grindsman ) , visa , ...etc.
If you need more clarification PM me.

I don't view it as " PENIS ENVY ". Granted , I humanized my dog. He's been with me , by me & for me a very long time. Some crop ears, some don't. My dog is whole, all natural.

As far as unwanted breeding, well it seems to me , owner "RESPONSIBILITY " , would be far more prudent advice.

"Yes, I'm afraid it's all too common - testicle envy. My bf was one of them. We had only started dating when he got Debo as a puppy, & I told him - you should get the dog fixed. "I ain't cuttin' my dog's balls off!" was the reaction. Ok, whatever . FF to a year & a half later & he can't keep the dog in the yard for a minute w/o him getting out of the fence. After having to go find his dog a few times, he decided it was best to get him fixed. " ...by - debo-dumbo-ears

Personally, I would have opted to get the fence fixed instead. ( JMHO )

I've noticed females to be more inclined to nueter. While not considered "PENIS ENVY", it does seem like "PENIS HATE".

So, yes , I do empathize , sympathize , humanize , ...etc., while not %100, it is to a large degree.
Also, the fact is , that my dogs are "PUREBRED", and are in my custody as historical representations of thier bloodline, as well as the last of it , and as such , are extremely "BREED WORTHY". ( IMHO ) He is littermate to Gr. CH. NINA , CH. SEXY, and countless other winners , who are no longer with us. His Breeding was repeated several times with very successful results.

It has never crossed my mind , that my dog would be wandering around looking to mate. I try to be way more " RESPONSIBLE " , ( KEY WORD ), than that. The dogs safety is @ stake, as well as myself being placed in a bad legal situation for negligently allowing him to roam unsupervised.

When & if he is bred, it is to " APPROVED BITCHES ONLY ". Quality overrides finacial considerations. His offspring don't end up in shelters. I'll gladly take them all back , if the opportunities arise , but they don't.

Personally , I don't view spay / nueter as an alternative to responsibility. The lady in question who suggested nuetering , and hadn't ever seen my dogs , or spoke to me beyond the 30 seconds of me asking to buy a cage ( RESPONSIBILITY ) , had her own issues.

After talking to her , I found out she was dating the same guy for 6yrs, no kids , and he hasn't asked her to marry him or move in. ( RED FLAG ) I consider it borderline idiotic for her to speak upon , or offer suggestions about my dogs without any background information or investigation. After investigating her ( cursory ) , I got the impression that she suffered from "PENIS HATE".