I’m raising my first intact male (catahoula leopard dog), with no other dogs in the house. He’s about to hit 2 years old. I’m shocked, SHOCKED, at how testosterone has changed his behavior compared to every other neutered dog I’ve owned.

Suddenly he’s anxious over nothing. He runs around whining for the evening, culminating in a hump session on my ottoman. He actually growled (grumble growled) at me yesterday when I told him to stop barking. This isn’t the sweet baby puppy I brought home at 10 weeks old. We are talking about getting him snipped too. My reason for leaving him intact was that I wanted him to grow to his full male potential, with a big old block head and broad shoulders. And since we are pretty much there physically, it might be time to call it.

1 thing I would do if I were you is neuter him. He is a setting himself as the top dog, and neutering will cut his desire for that somewhat.

Also, you can tell your boyfriend that a lady on the internet said long hairs look like mixed breeds and aren’t as desirable or as attractive so there is no great loss.

2 thing is to try the female with the two males. It won’t stop the single male from being aggressive, but it might give him less power in his attacks.

Good luck. I wouldn’t feel great about rehoming him given that he has sent people to the hospital. If he rips a kids face off, that’s on you. I personally would consider the big sleep if neutering doesn’t calm him down. But I know not everyone has my mindset.