Got Nuts?

When I first adopted Koda from his purebred family in Vernal, UT, I had all of the intentions of breeding him out as a stud dog when he was an adult. Koda aged and grew in massive amounts! When I realized, with much disappointment, that Koda seemed to have a strong "Alpha-Male Complex," I threw the stud-dog plan out the window. Getting Koda fixed appeared to be the best option.
For two months I anxiously awaited June 13th, the day Koda was to be neutered. Eight am came and I coaxed Koda into the car to venture to the veterinarian's office. With each mile closer and a whining dog in the back seat, the guilt started to set in, thick and undesirable. I felt fear and worry for my furry baby. How could I possibly take his manhood from him?? 
I had already paid a down payment on the surgery and was on my way to redwood road. There was no changing my mind now. Toughening up, I focused on the hopeful outcomes of the surgery as I barreled down the road.
Imagining fear and sadness in Koda's eyes, I apologized and I ran out the door and left him with the vet.  
I spent the day out and about with my mom and a good friend with hopes that my mind would be put to ease. Was it silly that I was getting so worked up over leaving my baby with professional anesthesiologists and surgeons?  

Later that evening I picked up my nutless male dog, dazed and dizzy from all the drugs he was given. I religiously followed the instructions I was given and spoiled the crap out of Koda. 
Day two and the drugs have long worn off. He appears to be doing better. I maternally check the stitches every few hours and overdramatically tend to him. It's honestly silly but I would hate there to be any complications in the healing process. 

Everyone has their own opinions of the outcome. I've heard he will change and I've heard that he will remain the same. Over the next few weeks as the sutures dissolve, I hope to see an improvement in Koda's behavior. I want his personality to remain the same, after all that's why I love him :). However, I hope that he loses some of his hyperactive desires and his need to be the "King of the dog park."

While Koda mournes the loss of his balls, Austin overjoys that he still has his. He can now claim the title of alpha dog.