Personality change in neutered pup

[PupsnPonies]

My PWC, Tucker, was neutered at 7 months around the end of February/1st of March. I'm concerned as I've seen some significant personality changes and I don't know if they coincide with the neutering, the age, or what.
Prior to being neutered, Tucker was Mr. Confidence, energetic, interested in everthing, never fearful and would look for any excuse to frap madly through the house, running the same pattern over and over.
Since his neuter, the one positive is that he is no longer marking everything, but other than that, his personality has really changed. He doesn't seem as confident, he's not as energetic, he has yet to frap, which really concerns me. He will run and play but no frapping and loses interest long before he used to. Honestly,he lays around the house a lot of the time in the evenings looking like he's lost his best friend.
He's definitely much quieter and more subdued."SLEEP:"SLEEP:
Health wise, except for itching (since 12 weeks), he's in great health. His coat looks great and he's cleaning up his Canidae (he and mom, Abbie, eat at the same time so there is also the whole competition thing there:).
Is this common after neutering? Do the Corgis go through a "fearful" phase? (My Bernese Mountain Dogs used to do this sometimes right before a year of age)
(....has the neutering robbed him of his "mojo"..??! )

I want my spunky, confident boy back...+SAD+

ideas?

[Jespah]

Hey Wynn,

Most pups go through a couple of different "fearful" stages. With the boys - testosterone, as we gals know, has a lot to do with that swagger and brag attitude and now his body is reducing that level and adjusting to it.

If there is enough of a change that you are concerned, it's always worth a trip to the vet's or a call. Dogs grow at such an incredible rate compared to us and it's a lot of learning and adapting to do with that quick physical and mental maturing. Give him some time, keep engaging him, he'll get back into things. Rupert is 6 years and he fraps with his younger "sister" - but when he wants - he makes the rules!

Deb

[Sizzledog]

Prior to being neutered, Tucker was Mr. Confidence, energetic, interested in everthing, never fearful and would look for any excuse to frap madly through the house, running the same pattern over and over.

From what I've heard, testosterone is "horomonal courage" to some dogs. My male Doberman (4.5 years old) was just neutered last week, and so far I've seen no change other than more focus.

7 months is an iffy time for a lot of dogs, in my experience. They don't really know where they fit in, other dogs don't treat them like puppies anymore but they're certainly not adults... it's a tough age! I'd give him time, and do what you'd normally do with a fearful dog - don't coddle, bump up socialization, etc.