Making a hard decision about Whiskey 🥺

[@chloe6358]

Oh Amber, that is a tough decision! She is a lovely dog and has a beautiful head on her shoulders. Breeding dogs is so much work, and there are a lot of losses and no promises or 100% safe guarantees. She has a really important job, and her feeling her best is the most important thing! I support your decision wholeheartedly, and if you change your mind that’s okay too ❤️ not every awesome dog has to be bred, and that’s a hard thing to come to terms with when you see how amazing they are but you’re making the best choice for her!

[@Whiskeytoller]

Thank you so much! That is exactly how I feel about it and it was hard because after talking with her breeder, we were both surprised she turned out as nicely as she did. But she has sisters that will carry the lines and she can continue being an awesome representation of her breed without being bred.

[@chloe6358]

@@Whiskeytoller Yes! Her being her awesome self is going to make so many people learn about the breed and that is so important for the preservation of NSDTR!

[@MercedesMoreno-d9z]

I feel the same as you, and you are making the right decision.

[@subplot]

Thank-you for making this video (and giving it an honest, but clickbait-y title). Normalising & educating about waiting for maturity before choosing to alter a dog, and the weight and importance that goes into choosing whether or not to breed a dog, are both things that we need so much more of in the general public. It's people like you -- dog people who have a following outside of the dog world -- that can really have a huge impact.

[@kathlynmaslanka8780]

The breeder we got our first toller from at first told us that we’d need to continue showing her (she was already 1 at the time) and to not spay her for future breeding. We said that was not in our plan and that it may just not be the best fit for everyone involved. He did end up calling us a few months later after realizing that competition and breeding were too stressful for her temperament and thought we’d be the perfect match. We did adopt her nephew a few years later and they were a funny team. I’m glad you guys are doing what’s best for Whiskey!

[@susanfromkentucky5771]

I think that’s a wise choice. Just enjoy her for herself and not as a baby-making machine. She’s a special girl in her own right!

[@finsterhund]

My service dog couldn't be fixed because she had terminal cancer, and her heat cycles were super rough. Completely changed her personality and I could tell she was uncomfortable. I wished so badly things could have been different. Where I live, service dogs actually get "certified" and one of the requirements for that is getting fixed so it was a source of heartache up until her passing. Sometimes it's just the best thing to do. Love your dog. Great name for a pup and she is gorgeous.

[@magicdolphin3090]

where do you live? in the United States, we dont have to have certification per the ADA. I know New Zealand and Canada have stricter laws reguarding service animals, im curious where else they require documentation.

[@finsterhund]

@@magicdolphin3090 BC Canada. Service dogs in order to get officially certified and protected from landlord or business discrimination have to have a public access test and we get a card like a driver's license or ID. It costs like 200 dollars and is a pain in the ass. Dogs must be fixed in order to get accepted. A big hassle

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

You made a great decision. Enjoy her for her. Much love everyone

[@JA-gv5yw]

Whiskey is adorable and you both are looking after each other! Perfect!

[@mbeaton9008]

My Toller girl should be entering her second heat and I hope this new fear/sensitivity is related! It’s hard. Glad you made the right decision for you and Her!

[@davidrowen3416]

That is a very tough decision. I will pray for you, Whiskey, and your family. I love watching you and Whiskey.

[@gabriellarowden9442]

Yes thank you so much for sharing this with us!☺️🙏🏻❤️

[@liamodonovan6610]

Just found your channel whisky is a beautiful dog you and whisky seem like an interesting team nice video

[@Whiskeytoller]

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here.

[@adventureaspen]

That is a very hard decision to make. I will support you through your decision, Aspen had to get spayed due to my dad thinking that dogs should get fixed as soon as possible (6 months)

[@TheSapphire21onyx]

Omg I was scared. Such a clickbait but I’m glad she’s doing great and it’s best for her in the long run. Such a beautiful furbaby. 💜

[@divadeb1907]

I think you made the right decision. Sometimes when you Spade a dog they get mean we are behind you 100 percent whatever you decided.

[@KarlaAkins1]

There are enough dogs! You made the right decision for you!!

[@iihoneybea629]

I think it’s definitely the best decision for both of you and (idk about dogs just so you know) with bunnies after being fixed, their litter habits get better (thats with bunnies though idk about dogs)

[@behappyalways109]

Hi, new to your channel 😊, I have a small dog 🐕 so I was happy to find your channel 😊 😀 😄, take care 🙂❤ 🙂 u all including Whiskey. ..

[@FenrirAldebrand]

It's the same thing I went through with my male Belgian Malinois. So many people get so judgemental about not desexing your puppy super young, without thinking about the possible consequences. I looked at a bunch of research, and with German Shepherds, it's better to wait until they're full grown and their growth plates are closed before surgery. Reduces dysplasia and arthritis down the line. So I figured I'd wait until he's 2, and then look at it, or even look at a vasectomy as some owners are starting to do.

[@Whiskeytoller]

I think that’s a great idea! You know what’s best for your dog for sure

[@TheMandyM]

I just sae this video come up in my feed, so I'm someone that knows nothing about her etc. But is she a Nova Scotian Dug Tolling Retriever? Either way, BEAUTIFUL girl! And you seem like an incredible owner 🤗

[@JA-gv5yw]

I’m from Nova Scotia and through my childhood I had many cherished, mixed breed duck tollers. I just found you’re channel and I’m so excited to get to know Whiskey and see all the adventures you’ll be having.🦮❤️

[@ashlynla8245]

Isnt Whiskey a service dog too? I fell like it should be difficult to be a service dog and be a breeder. Wouldnt that take away from her time with you being a service dog?

[@danielleddorie]

Yep, that's why they decided to spay her cause it'd be hard to be both

[@reneemckinnon5731]

I can’t imagine having a full time service dog that isn’t traditionally spayed/neutered. Their behaviour isn’t guaranteed if they’re going through a heat cycle (as you found out) or if a bitch is in heat around a service dog that has had a hormone sparing neuter. It’s not worth risking one’s life/health to potentially breed a dog in the future. My large breed Assistance/Service Dog in Training just turned two years old and I’ll be having him neutered in the very near future because he has recently displayed some very unwanted behaviours that could potentially cause either of us to end up being injured. Now that he’s finished growing getting neutered shouldn’t cause him any problems but I also know that there will be a lot of people who will take issue with it, just as there have been people who have taken issue with him still being an intact male. Those people aren’t a part of our life though so their opinions don’t matter 🤷🏻‍♀️ Just do what’s best for you and Whiskey 👌🏽

[@UNKNOWN-zb3qm]

She's the cutest dog

[@nobheenobhee3902]

Just following this channel. I'm a bit confuse, aren't dogs and cats recommended to be neutered/spayed? I watched some vets/rescue channels and always advise to spay or neuter your pets.

[@lauraelliott6909]

Yes, unless you are planning on breeding your pet on purpose. Some people with pure breeds do want to breed their pets, especially when they have great breed characteristics or great behavior and temperament.

[@deannad9105]

I didn't realize that spaying was so controversial. I always felt like it was a personal decision for the family to make. I hope everyone else feels that way too♥️

[@tommycscat]

I think it's best to ALWAYS spay unless breeding is the owners' job/primary hobby (including ALL aspects of breeding like puppy socialization and etc.) Spaying is just healthier for a dog and she'll lead a happier lifestyle

[@ktj4691]

My dream dog breed.

[@ItzCornucopia]

I saw your video and at first I was worried you were going to have to wash her as a service dog 😅 So glad that’s not the case! and I think your personally doing the right thing for you and Wiskey😊

[@bleepbloop9251]

I love Whiskey!

[@jessscott818]

Whisk is cute dog

[@abbytheredwolf174]

If I could have I would have left my dog natural. Sense I have a male it’s different but he had problems that training just couldn’t help unfortunately. It’s a hard decision to make but what you feel is best then that’s what you need♥️

[@sireeshak1979]

New follower! Whiskey is precious 😍

[@Whiskeytoller]

Thanks for being here!

[@sireeshak1979]

@@Whiskeytoller yw! 💖

[@macierohlfing2364]

She is so adorable I enjoy your tik tok videos

[@Whiskeytoller]

Aw that makes me so happy to hear!

[@macierohlfing2364]

@@Whiskeytoller I am a huge Disney World fan and I love seeing your tik tok videos of you and your dog at Disney World

[@amyanderson5762]

How sad. That is difficult. I love rescue dogs but believe breeding is important when it's for the betterment of the breed. It's hard but to believe that Whiskey wouldn't meet that standard.

[@Whiskeytoller]

It’s a hard decision because she is great breeding candidate but breeding just isn’t the best decision for us 🥺🙏

[@amyanderson5762]

@@Whiskeytoller you gotta go with that then. I would only add that I've been in your shoes before and if someday you wish you had her baby when you lose her (because we all know they don't last nearly long enough) you don't get that chance back. It's been painful for me.

[@h3xked]

you making the best choice for you dog so its your choice!

[@Whiskeytoller]

Thank you! I received a lot of flack when saying it to some groups of people, but I know I'm doing what is best for her.

[@h3xked]

@@Whiskeytoller Thank you for keeping your dog safe and making the best choice for her! I wish I had a dog but I know my mom and she is scared of dogs haha

[@bettylashley9321]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Horsegirl200]

Pretty dog

[@Lenny-qj3hb]

🐾❤️🍀❤️🐾

[@annataymond9529]

How did you get your original service dog? Did you train that one yourself too?

[@jessscott818]

What kind of dog is whisk

[@melleetheka]

What kind of dog is whiskey?

[@Stella-kunz]

She is a great dog and great decision and she’s beautiful is she a service dog I follow you on Instagram and I was wondering if she’s a service dog in trading or a service dog not in training

[@acphantom6437]

She is exceptional and could pay that forward but your decision is your decision

[@jennylynn5733]

What type breed is whiskey

[@nancikins1]

What breed dog is wiskey

[@coolwoof2700]

Amazing video Amber

[@JazzyGoodies402]

How old is Whiskey?

[@watchmoivies123]

Service dog ? What is this

[@angietaylor2298]

WHAT KIND OF DOG 🐶 IS WHISKEY?

[@paradiseequestrian6195]

Novak scotia duck tolling retriever

[@IPlayBakeDaBaby]

What does spay mean?

[@zulimi]

If you are not old enough to know the definition of spay or neuter, you are not old enough for KZbin.

[@rapidojade3646]

Quick explanation: surgery that keeps them from breeding. Spay is for females. Neuter is for males

[@haramisala__]

So, cute dog 🐕❤️❤️. We Love Animals and Bird's.

[@kearsneynaidoo7384]

Whiskey is absolutely amazing. I just wish her owner had made this decision earlier. It's would of been alot easier on whiskey.

[@alicialove5457]

Many of the Toller breeders do not recommend spaying before 2 years of age so they can fully develop. I used to manage a small animal hospital just outside Washington, DC and things have really changed regarding when to spay your female dog. Most experts no longer recommend 6 months of age. I have a female Toller who will be 2 this December and we will be breeding her at least once as her bloodlines can help ensure the health of the breed overall. Her sire has won at Westminster multiple times and her dam is one of 5 in the country who is certified clear of everything health-related you can test for.

[@tpage6322]

I want a service dog how do I get one

[@ItzCornucopia]

You have to be disabled enough to get one. It’s not like something you can easily get and have

[@AtomicEy]

Strange, says captions are off

[@Shinny02George]

Do whatever u want but don't give her away.... She loves u n have adjusted soon well with u guys....so that's the only thing i was not want u to do...

[@roswithakeil7619]

I think it would be the better decision to wait more time for your final decision weather to spay or let her have babies. The heat cycles are "normal"and it's really not too hard to treat your dog with care this short time! What would you say if every girl should be spayed in the age of twelve years??? So give Whiskey and you more time to wait for this decision. Perhapps when she is five or six years old you can fix this "problem" better than now.

[@sv-bd5em]

Breeding dogs is gross

[@sv-bd5em]

“Top pick” “Breeder” “Confirmation”

[@badassuchiha4875]

a Big Animal Women yet you still look so good how do you do it well Cats are more harder to Train but damn. Pets are always gonna be a Pet!!! Do you like Chihuahuas(chiwawa)

[@inunohito2162]

whos the breeder

[@monty3335]

I think every girl doggie should have a litter

[@flormaldonado8418]

Yes please do fix her it’s not fair for her to have puppies just to be separated from her babies and you don’t know if they will end with really good people. breeders are selfish people making money off inocente animals. that is my opinion. Having her fixed is the best thing you can do when you love your furry baby

[@annataymond9529]

You clearly don’t actually know anything about this situation,

[@subplot]

Ethical breeders do what they do for the love of their breeds; pairings are chosen carefully for both the preservation and improvement of the breed over all, to promote genetic diversity and maintain their unique abilities and sound temperaments. Whiskey -- and many other service dogs -- would not exist were it not for ethical breeders. They are the only thing standing between animal rights activists and the eventual endangerment of dogs as a species.

[@zulimi]

Even so, we rescued our pet from a breeder and he is a completely different animal without his sibling.

[@Xathos]

Just clone her. Problem solved.

[@ItzCornucopia]

Tons of dogs get killed in the process of people trying to get their dogs cloned. I personally think cloning is cruel with how they do it

[@Xathos]

@@ItzCornucopia No they don't, and she only needs the one, anyway.

[@ItzCornucopia]

@@Xathos yeah they do, have you researched it?

[@Xathos]

@@ItzCornucopia Of course. You clearly haven't.

[@ItzCornucopia]

@@Xathos I have, lots of puppies die in the process of dogs getting cloned… it’s very sad

[@cwenwflute]

what type of dog is whiskey?