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Originally Posted by jodywilliams  I agree. I think I will teach them a lot and help them with healing and job skills by teaching them the dog training and grooming. We also are having an impossible time raising money in this economy, so the ones I sell would support the project. I am disabled, so I am home all day. I know that when breeding you almost need to do that, certainly when the pups are first born. My grandmother used to breed poodles so I am aware. I also know that yorkies need an awful lot of human contact. I agree that I would not teach breeding except in certain cases. One thing though is that many urban youth are breeding pit bulls for money. I don't think anyone wins there, especially when they could be trained to raise yorkies instead. The only reason they don't is not having a mentor and breeding stock. No one however would be part of my project unless they are part of it day in and day out for at least six months. There is a special program being put together as part of new Nevada legislation and they are asking me for ideas. Counseling once a week and job training for jobs they may not be able to handle emotionally for years isn't going to really cut it. I have seen those who make it and those who don't and in the 20 years I have worked with these women I have seen the most healing and progress with the pet owners. I will have a vet helping me and donating care. I would like to get a breeder to mentor me but don't know if one would. I also will be reading up on the subject and talking to other breeders through forums like this. Thanks. |
Teaching breeding.....mmmmmmm, why? Grooming schools are already available.
Six month training program??????????????? Please reputable/breeders have been studying for years, genetics, pedigrees, whelping. Giving their blood, sweat and tears. It is a passion of perfecting the breed and leaving it better than they found it.