Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1082269)

I have yet to try this myself...our vet has done it for me so far, but she is trying to get me to let her teach me how. One day...
Good luck, hopefully you will be able to get the answers you need without this being turned into a debate...again...:) Congrats on two healthy litters! You sound like you have your hands full...lucky...

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 1082643)

Misty, It's tough the first time, but the benefits outweigh the negatives. I hate taking newborns to a vets to have it done, putting the dam under stress. Taking the pups to a public place...exposing them to who knows what.

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1082783)

I actually got really lucky with that aspect...a vet that makes house calls!:D Of course, her having been a family friend for 15 years had a bit to do with that. Unfortunately, since the last litter, she's decided to retire, so I am currently without. I LOATHE the lady who took over her practice, so I am currently weighing my options elsewhere. Chaulk that up as one more on the to-do list :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1082833)

My vet numbed two and did two sans numbing. As I half expected, the reaction of the pups was the same regardless. Yet another reason that the "it's cruel and hurts" argument doesn't hold true as far as I am concerned. I think they reacted to being scared more to the actual discomfort of having their tails docked. Anyway, beside the point...

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1082833)

My vet numbed two and did two sans numbing. As I half expected, the reaction of the pups was the same regardless. Yet another reason that the "it's cruel and hurts" argument doesn't hold true as far as I am concerned. I think they reacted to being scared more to the actual discomfort of having their tails docked. Anyway, beside the point...

Originally Posted by Breny (Post 1082877)

I'm still going to try it. Makes me feel better about it, whether they feel it or not. But to do it myself? That will take alot more years under my belt. With alot more education into it. Until then, I feel more comfortable with my vet. I just want the very best for the pups. :D

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1082925)

Don't get me wrong here...I completely understand what you mean.:)

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom (Post 1081662)

i did last time and I will never do it any other way from now on. YorkieRose on here told me how. There is no joint to find. on the underside of the tail is a brown or gold dot. depending on how long you want the tail to be, come down that far from that gold dot. i think mine were 1/4 from the gold. You fasten the hemostats right where you want it cut. exactly where. i got a tape measure and eye balled one fourth so knew what one fourth looked like. Okay, after you place the hemostats, you are supposed to wait about thirty seconds but i just couldn't cause the puppy cried a little and i got scared. Then you place your other hand at the base of the tail and hold tight. with you other hand start to twist and pull a little as you twist. In just two or three twists, the little tail just falls right off. leave the clamp on for another few seconds then release and put baby back with momma. it cries a little when you put the clamp on but it is over fast and the little tail doesn't feel a thing. The baby is just scared . I had no blood at all and the little tails healed up nicely. PLUS, i was so proud that I was able to do this by myself. i depend on my husband to help with those things but when he woke up from his nap that day, I proudly showed him five little tails in my palm. he couldn't beleive it. Okay. more info that you asked. good luck and it's easy after the first one.

Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx (Post 1087155)

I wish you had some pictures to show us...it might make it easier to imagine each step...

does anyone know where I can find a video or something about docking yorkie tails? just curious