Might have to get my lab neuterd earlier than i wanted...

[PlateauNDN]

Concrete slab and chainlink kennel with roof , lock on the latch and two latches,one down low and one just above center.No reason that your wife can't lock the dog in the kennell everyday while she works and let him out when she gets home.

Apparenlty youve never seen a dog knocked up through a chain link fence! 

Heard some accounts of Marines in the Phillippines being able to make it happen through the fence around the base while on patrol. 

   its called improvise, adapt & overcome

[wildweeds]

He has a male..................... if the dog is in a locked kennel with a roof, the owner of the female is the negligent one,not him.And yes I had a litter of springers 24 years ago that was a through the fence job.And it was totally my fault I owned both parties,one with nuts was loose and the other was locked down.

Concrete slab and chainlink kennel with roof , lock on the latch and two latches,one down low and one just above center.No reason that your wife can't lock the dog in the kennell everyday while she works and let him out when she gets home.

Apparenlty youve never seen a dog knocked up through a chain link fence! 

[mossback91]

Had  a male climb a ladder on the outside of the barn to hop into the barn with the female in heat

I have always believed in waiting till the male is mature for muscle and bone structure, but I ain't no vet!

[KopperBuck]

If I want a neutered dog, I do it early. I don't want the habits of a nut hanger.

You mean the owner right?

HA! Exactly, just ask my wife!

[Birdguy]

The only male we have ever had fixed, we waited until he was a year old. He barked, and acted like a male in the yard but a fixed broken sole in the park. He did mount our females when they came into heat but so did the other female    .
Dusty, that pup of yours should be a stud when developed, I would hold out if I were you but I certainly understand your situation and appreciate your desire to have a good tenant to leave with others. A good/responsible pet owner  .

How is he doing? Putting on weight yet? Are you planning on making the APLA meeting in March? If so maybe we can meet there, I would love to see the pup.

[L-ofalab]

The only dog I had neutered young (6 month) got a torn cruciate and after expensive surgery never was the same. Vets tell you to neuter young for the money they will make. If it is just a house dog it probably doesn't matter. If you want a healthy hunting dog with lots of drive don't do it till at least 1 1/2 years.

[dustysags]

well i spent some time at my mothers house before i went to alaska and was able to put a few new posts in and repair her fenced yard. So although its not as close to our house as my wifes moms house now if my wife has to go to work he can go there. So now I guess I dont have a timeline for him to get fixed. Nash dodged a bullet there!

[REHJWA]

Good to hear you were able to get it worked out.
Good luck on your trip.

[Birdguy]

He will probably fill out a bit while you are gone, you may not even recognize him when you get home  . I am sure he will appreciate your efforts in letting him hang onto the "boys" a little longer but someday he will know anyhow  .