Do I really have to neuter our dog?!

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This is why I never have male dogs. It is better for them to wait until they are fully grown (2 years) if you do it but until then you are dealing with a dog doing what nature tells it to do.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course the breeder expected you to neuter. Nice try.

Except of course for their own dogs who they breed and breed so they can make a shit ton of money. There is nothing ethical about them wanting you to neither the dogs they sell. it's all about ensuring their income stream.

Ah, I see. Integrity is for other people.

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It's amazing to me how many people these days chose to just read and hear what they want to hear. So you excuse the dog breeder's unethical behavior but not OP's? Of course OP signed a contract which she should honor (not disagreeing there), but to say that one is wrong and the other is not is ridiculous.

Well, no, because that's not how breeders work. But yes, families buying pet dogs (as opposed to show dogs) from a breeder sign a contract that says they'll neuter the dog. If they want to buy a dog and not neuter it, there are different contracts for that. OP never considered discussing that with the breeder though. Now, OP has decided that the contract doesn't apply to her. Not because she wants to breed her pet dog, but because ... she just doesn't want to.

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Neuter your dog, OP. Your dog is still very much a puppy. Any aggression would likely show up later. Dogs can mate in mere seconds. It can happen really quickly. Neutering may prevent health problems as your dog ages. And finally, you cannot guarantee your dog will never accidentally get loose. It happens even to the most careful owners.

/responsible breeder.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course the breeder expected you to neuter. Nice try.

Except of course for their own dogs who they breed and breed so they can make a shit ton of money. There is nothing ethical about them wanting you to neither the dogs they sell. it's all about ensuring their income stream.

Ah, I see. Integrity is for other people.

SMH

It's amazing to me how many people these days chose to just read and hear what they want to hear. So you excuse the dog breeder's unethical behavior but not OP's? Of course OP signed a contract which she should honor (not disagreeing there), but to say that one is wrong and the other is not is ridiculous.

Well, no, because that's not how breeders work. But yes, families buying pet dogs (as opposed to show dogs) from a breeder sign a contract that says they'll neuter the dog. If they want to buy a dog and not neuter it, there are different contracts for that. OP never considered discussing that with the breeder though. Now, OP has decided that the contract doesn't apply to her. Not because she wants to breed her pet dog, but because ... she just doesn't want to.

Right, so she in breach of contract. Doesn't make her an irresponsible dog owner though. Any more than the breeder that is.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course the breeder expected you to neuter. Nice try.

Except of course for their own dogs who they breed and breed so they can make a shit ton of money. There is nothing ethical about them wanting you to neither the dogs they sell. it's all about ensuring their income stream.

Ah, I see. Integrity is for other people.

SMH

It's amazing to me how many people these days chose to just read and hear what they want to hear. So you excuse the dog breeder's unethical behavior but not OP's? Of course OP signed a contract which she should honor (not disagreeing there), but to say that one is wrong and the other is not is ridiculous.

Well, no, because that's not how breeders work. But yes, families buying pet dogs (as opposed to show dogs) from a breeder sign a contract that says they'll neuter the dog. If they want to buy a dog and not neuter it, there are different contracts for that. OP never considered discussing that with the breeder though. Now, OP has decided that the contract doesn't apply to her. Not because she wants to breed her pet dog, but because ... she just doesn't want to.

Right, so she in breach of contract. Doesn't make her an irresponsible dog owner though. Any more than the breeder that is.

Her word is not her bond. Irresponsible? Yes. Also untrustworthy.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course the breeder expected you to neuter. Nice try.

Except of course for their own dogs who they breed and breed so they can make a shit ton of money. There is nothing ethical about them wanting you to neither the dogs they sell. it's all about ensuring their income stream.

Ah, I see. Integrity is for other people.

SMH

It's amazing to me how many people these days chose to just read and hear what they want to hear. So you excuse the dog breeder's unethical behavior but not OP's? Of course OP signed a contract which she should honor (not disagreeing there), but to say that one is wrong and the other is not is ridiculous.

Well, no, because that's not how breeders work. But yes, families buying pet dogs (as opposed to show dogs) from a breeder sign a contract that says they'll neuter the dog. If they want to buy a dog and not neuter it, there are different contracts for that. OP never considered discussing that with the breeder though. Now, OP has decided that the contract doesn't apply to her. Not because she wants to breed her pet dog, but because ... she just doesn't want to.

How about because it may not be in the best interest of the dog?

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more- so they will go through at least one heat.

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance?

OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more- so they will go through at least one heat.

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance?

OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

In the unlikely event that OP's dog does get out and impregnates another dog, there is a shortage of rescue puppies and most rescues will gladly cover the vet expense of a litter of puppies if it means they can adopt them out for $300-$400 a pup. The pregnancy can also be aborted. I've fostered a mother dog while she gave birth. The mother really does all the work for the first 4 weeks. The last 4 weeks are definitely more work, but so much fun! Obviously you want to try to avoid an accidental litter, but it really isn't the end of the world if it happens.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

WOW. Even in dogs, all the responsibility falls on the female.

In a perfect world, no. But you can't control everyone around you. I'd put my daughter on birth control too if I had one. It's just common sense.

Thank god you don't. No discussion just here ya' go?

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Anonymous wrote:NEUTER YOUR DAMNED DOG. I live in an island country where almost no one wants to neuter. Inbreeding, death, overpopulation… please read about the categorical imperative and do the right thing.

Where? For the most part, we do neuter/spay. It is in the Southern states where they don't do it as much.

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Neuter your dog. If for no other reason then you don’t want to have a spunk toy in your house. 🤢. I had a friend with it unneutered dog and there was particular stuffed animal that it would hump, that was the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more- so they will go through at least one heat.

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance?

OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

In the unlikely event that OP's dog does get out and impregnates another dog, there is a shortage of rescue puppies and most rescues will gladly cover the vet expense of a litter of puppies if it means they can adopt them out for $300-$400 a pup. The pregnancy can also be aborted. I've fostered a mother dog while she gave birth. The mother really does all the work for the first 4 weeks. The last 4 weeks are definitely more work, but so much fun! Obviously you want to try to avoid an accidental litter, but it really isn't the end of the world if it happens.

You mean animal shelters? Where do you get the idea animal shelters make $400 per puppy? Remember, these won't be purebred dogs -- they'll be mixes, because OP let her dog go wild on some other dog.

OP -- neuter your dog. The world does not need more puppies.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is a reflection of my life experience, but, these sort of arguments are rarely entirely or even mostly about 'what's best for the dog'. Sure people say that, but it is typically after they have inquired and realize how expensive a neuter or vaccines or whatever actually is. Then they search for an argument to justify not spending the money. For anyone who cares, though, the low-cost clinics are fine, they do a lot of spay/neuter surgeries and don't seem to have a higher rate of complications than anyone else.

Um no, everyone I have talked to who are either waiting or not choosing to neuter their dogs are doing it because of the studies that have recently come out showing the possible health risks associated with neutering. The past 3 male dogs that I have had have all been neutered at 6 months based on our vet's advice. We are considering not neutering our current pup because of past anxiety problems we have dealt with that I suspect resulted from the neutering. I never suspected the neutering being the cause in the past, but now thinking back to the timing of when these behaviors started, it lines up with several studies suggesting that the lack of testosterone causes increased risk of anxiety problems.

The AVMA still recommends spaying and neutering companion animals.
The OP had no objections when she bought the dog and agreed to neuser it. She is only just now objecting when it is time to do the surgery. Even people who can well afford to pay frequently balk at the cost.

When my dog was a puppy, the first vet we saw told me to have him neutered at 6 months. On our next visit, another vet at the same practice told me to wait until 18-24 months based on recent studies. When I went home and did my own research, we decided to go with the second vets advice. Our pup is now 10 months old and a great dog so far. Our plan is to wait until around 18 months and if he has behavioral issues that neutering is proven to help with, we will have it done. If he continues to be a sweet and well adjusted dog with no issues then we probably won't have it done. I just don't see the point in putting him through the stress and trauma of surgery if we are not having any issues. The cost has never even been a consideration.

He may continue to be your cute, sweet dog.

That doesn’t mean he can’t knock up a neighborhood dog. Then you need to do the right thing and share the cost of vet bills, extra food for the mother, whelping associated costs, puppy care and puppy vet, food, and medicine needs, and also pray the female pup doesn’t die or need a c section while giving birth or that any of the puppies need medical intervention.

No OP, but if the owners of said female dog don't want puppies, shouldn't they get her fixed?

Many vets advise waiting until the dog is a year or more- so they will go through at least one heat.

OK but the responsibility is still primarily on whoever owns the puppy. You can only control what goes on in your house. You can't control the world.

So you’re saying the owner of a female dog that is large breed and who is not supposed to be spayed until 18 months needs to just suck it up because the irresponsible male dog owner down the street thinks it’s no big deal for their ‘sweet’ adult male dog to never get neutered AND they don’t take the necessary precautions to make sure their sweet, horny dog doesn’t escape and roam the neighborhood.

No responsibility for the male huh? Do you also say girls shouldn’t wear shorts because it’s would be there fault for enticing a male advance?

OMG you are ridiculous. I hope you don't have daughters.

NO, I never said owners of male dogs should let them run free knocking up as many female dogs as they can. However, it is your responsibility to worry about your female dog. After all, large male breeds can't get fixed either before they are able to impregnate other dogs.

Stop being ridiculous and worry about your dog and your family.

Please try to follow along.

The OP keeps saying her dog is “sweet” so she doesn’t see the benefit of having him neutered EVER as long as he’s sweet.

Her sweet dog will be a sweet, adult, horny dog. And she’ll need to step up and share the burden of expense and time if her choice leads to him impregnating a young female dog.

In the unlikely event that OP's dog does get out and impregnates another dog, there is a shortage of rescue puppies and most rescues will gladly cover the vet expense of a litter of puppies if it means they can adopt them out for $300-$400 a pup. The pregnancy can also be aborted. I've fostered a mother dog while she gave birth. The mother really does all the work for the first 4 weeks. The last 4 weeks are definitely more work, but so much fun! Obviously you want to try to avoid an accidental litter, but it really isn't the end of the world if it happens.

Are you sane?

It's not unlikely, there are plenty of dogs in shelters, so much so that many are euthanized. You don't get a dog, be an irresponsible owner, then throw your hands in the air and say oh yay now more homeless puppies that people will adopt excitedly and then give back up to the shelter after their cute puppy stage.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, and of course, I hear this all the time. "Be responsible." But what if the dog is not out of our control? We live in a city and he takes walks with us and runs in our back yard. That is it.

Exhibit A of a shitty, selfish, irresponsible dog owner. Holy cow OP.

Sorry, but that is not helpful at all. There is nothing selfish about wanting what is best for the dog.

What is best for the dog is secondary in this and all scenarios.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, and of course, I hear this all the time. "Be responsible." But what if the dog is not out of our control? We live in a city and he takes walks with us and runs in our back yard. That is it.

Exhibit A of a shitty, selfish, irresponsible dog owner. Holy cow OP.

Sorry, but that is not helpful at all. There is nothing selfish about wanting what is best for the dog.

What is best for the dog is secondary in this and all scenarios.

It is not a given that what is best for the dog would be remaining unaltered. There have been some ridiculous suggestions here including that vets only recommend altering pets to make money on the surgery. The OP made up her mind and went looking for an argument to support what she had already decided and called it 'doing her own research' . Apparently she now knows better than her vet, the AVMA, her breeder and a bunch of people who will be cleaning up her mistakes until her poor dog finally gets himself killed on one of his excursions.