For all of you people out there that work in vet clinics, grooming shops, training facilities, etc.....Do you ever try to dissuade or educate people about their big plans to breed their dogs? For example, do the vet techs out there nicely suggest that perhaps an owner get their dog OFA and CERF tested (at least) before breeding? I'm a vet tech and would definitely get a severe talking to from my boss if I did it. Just wondering what everyone else does?
2007-12-07 13:34:50 · 6 answers · asked by bettathang 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yeah, my boss is a bit of a.....well, you know. Too bad I need his recommendation to get into vet school; I REALLY disagree with a lot of his ethics.
2007-12-07 13:40:49 · update #1
Yes... all the time. I always try to educate about breeding. Many times, people are not aware of the responsibility of breeding and that it's not really such a great idea. After a good discussion with them, they realize it's something they aren't cut out to do if they want to do it right.
2007-12-07 13:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
of couse one does,, but it must be done in a tactfull mannor,, I use a breeding info sheet (avail from lifelearn or vet partner) along with having a file on breed specific health clearances to hand out when someone considers or mentions it helps.. it is that easy.. I personally have about a 90% rate,, the ones who do decide to breed do test and actually learn somthing or decide that there is much more involved and decide to spay/neuter.. there is still a small percentage that do what they like,, but I still keep trying.. I also provide estimate sheets on potential services,, OFA, Cerf fees, pre breeding testing, litter exam fees.. and in some breeds C-section cost,, I ask them if they would like the info.. it is very benifical to recommend such things..it is good medicine,, and also good for the practice..
The truth is,, you CANNOT tell a client they are being stupid,, or approch the subject in a controversal mannor.. this is what most vets take offence with when staff lectures their clients gives them a hard time they will just go somewhere else,,
About 90% of the clients that do come to your practice,, and talk about breeding will be open and willing to learn.. Also if they ask about it they WANT information on breeding.. it is that simple.. so give them the open and honest chance to do so.. every breeder of a champion started somewhere and to become a good breeder often is a case of someone willing to help and guide vs lecture or atttude over even thinking
about it.. ..
The truth is the final decision IS NOT yours to make,, if the dog has a obvious medical issue,, then yes it would be approperate to recommend not breeding,, but as far as putting your ideals and goals into someone elses future breeding program or grade the quality of their dog it is NOT your place to do so.. but you can provide the tools for the owner to do some learning, and a chance to understand some of the real concerns about breeding a dog.. info on genetics, breed standards health issues.. these are approperate things for you as a vet tech to provide..
Amanda
2007-12-07 14:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
At the vet hospital where I work we definately politely & professionally talk to people about being a responsible breeder, health testing, etc.
Also two of us are trainers as well as vet techs and we do temperament testing and we also do AKC CGC testing which is also suggested for people thinking of breeding their dog.
2007-12-07 14:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AHH! yesterday at the dogpark I was sooooo trying to figure out a way to tell this woman very nicely that she doesn't need to breed her dog, it was a doberman, and when her little girl asked what she thought the puppies would look like if "buddy" made puppies with a husky, her mom replied "oh he's only going to be bred with a doberman" . This about 3 seconds after she was complaining about her breeder and how the puppy didnt have his vaccinations and had kennel cough and tapeworms AND roundworms when they got him..... grr he's OBVIOUSLY not a well bred dog, not even pretty, but she still wants to breed him. I just couldnt figure out a way to say it nicely so I started complaining about how many dogs our rescue had to let be put to sleep this week because we dont have room and how I hate it when people that dont have an reason to breed breed etc. I think she got it. I hope. It's sooo frustrating to not be able to say something to people to their face without the chance of making myself look like an ass. On here I dont mind telling people the flat out truth but in public with people around listening, I dont know.
Plus she was a REALLY big lady, like 6'4 so she could have whooped my butt if I made her mad lol. She even had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to breed my female to her male, she was dissapointed when I told her she was spayed... grrr.
2007-12-07 13:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If it were my own grooming shop, yes, I would likely try to educate people about the overpopulation problem and discourage them from breeding (or from buying from BYBs and mills and pet stores).
2007-12-07 13:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, The veternarian that I used to work for actually would allow us to educate!!!!! People really appreciated him for that!
2007-12-07 13:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋