The thing is with the subject of docking is there will always be people who agree and people who do not. I don't see the point of thrashing it on the board though because it always ends up with the red corner and the blue corner :roll:. At this point I would like to welcome Suzieq...a new member who started the thread 
I think her question was a very valid one. Although my Vets are anti-docking they are not against the amputation of all or part of tail for medical reasons.
Ok, if you don't want to discuss it I'm sure no one wants you to feel you have to. What about those like me who have an undocked boy, and are interested in the practicalities of it? Are we not to discuss it because some don't want to? Surely it makes more sense for the ones who want to, do?
I also have never stated I'm against docking - I know there can be real reasons to do so, and am interested in others' experiences of the subject. As a first time owner I'm always learning, and want to make an informed choice should I ever have to face it. I totally realise there are very valid medical reasons for doing so, and can't rule out me having to have it done to my boy down the line.
I just don't see how there are 2 corners - surely it's an ideal opportunity to stop myths, and encourage exchange of views - I've changed my mind a good few times over dicussing things with people.
Shona
