Quote Originally Posted by barbie.dragon View Post
Regardless it is a big procedure and other options should be exhausted before doing an amputation.
I have docked tails, and it's not a big procedure. The animals don't even notice the difference.
Breaking a tail over and over again is painful. More painful than docking. Best just to prevent the dog from hurting itself even more if the situation is serious. Which sounds like it's getting there.

Also a reason why it's the standard for many breeds to have a docked tail. Not only for looks, but for practicality. (Example, many sporting, working, and terrier breeds have docked tails to prevent the tails from getting caught or banged up doing their work. )

OP: if you're not comfortable with docking, is there an option to rearrange your furniture to give your dog more room? Maybe the extra space will help the dog not hit things as much. Or maybe coming up with a tail sock to protect her tail.


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