Why not post the breeders name?

[a.k.a. Rodney]

I have been reading a lot of "i am sorries" on random posts about all the misinformation given to new Doodle puppy parents.

I began to wonder why can't we post the breeders name at least  in our profile?

This should be a simple way to attempt to hold breeders accountable.  This DK is a social media site...and these sites have proven to be so helpful world wide in creating good practices and holding people to an honest standard.

I want to add that, i have not received my doodle pup yet..i will on this friday.

So, i have no axe to grind. Just think this is such a valuable site and could add a real measure of clarity, transparency & candor to all breeders communication with the prospective owners.

Kind of a  "Doodle Angie's list"

 Curious to hear what anyone thinks. Keeping these misleading breeders in the shadows..helps no one but, the less than veracious breeder. 

[BG and Gavin]

From my point of view (and this is just my personal feeling) here is what I fear will happen:  the front page will be clogged with discussions from random people who just join in order to get feedback on a breeder and then are gone again.  DK becomes more of a bulletin board than a community to support their members and give information to those experiencing issues as well as giving people a chance to just have a little fun.  I get annoyed that people do not read the guidelines first and hang around a bit to get the feel of the culture of the board and just jump in posting.  I also get annoyed by people who use DK only as a blogging mechanism, expecting everyone to read their blogs but never commenting on what anyone else posts, even when others are grieving the illness or loss of their beloved pet.  Some people are very selfish...but that's another issue (ranting now). There is an owner recommended breeder group on DK.  I think that would be the appropriate place to ask for breeder feedback. http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/ownerrecommendedbreeders

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I agree with you completely. DK is a wonderful community rather than just a simple social media notice board.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Amen about the front page and bloggers.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

"I get annoyed that people do not read the guidelines first and hang around a bit  to get the feel of the culture of the board and just jump in posting.   I also get annoyed by people who use DK only as a blogging mechanism, expecting  everyone to read their blogs but never commenting on what anyone else posts,  even when others are grieving the illness or loss of their beloved pet."

These are my sentiments exactly. If I didn't know better, I would think I wrote this, lol.

And often, these are the same people who are the first to become insulted and "attacked" when, without reading guidelines or getting the feel of the community here, they do just jump in and post.

 

[BG and Gavin]

I was using my WWKD App ;)

[Star and Goldie]

Hahaha. priceless!

[F, Calla & Luca]

: )

[Sheila & Finnley]

Totally agree Karen and BG !

[Carol and Banjo]

Well, BG,  I was going to add my two cents but you've done it better than I!    Thanks.   The only thing I would add is that as an open forum, I would not want to see any one using DK as a place to grind their ax.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I agree with everything you said, BG! AMEN!!

[Star and Goldie]

I agree with BG but I also see where you are coming from. I think if you mention a poor experience with a breeder in a blog or a comment then it is important to put their name so others can heed that as a warning. It's hard to lump that into the recommended breeders group because you want to be sure it's seen as the opposite. I mentioned my breeder in comments before but mine was a good experience. I think it's just as important to provide their names for the bad experiences. The last post I saw about a bad breeder didn't have the name mentioned but it was because they were put out of business so maybe they felt that was enough.
I definitely see both sides of the coin and like what BG said, I too, wouldn't want breeder reviews clogging up the main page but I do think both the good, the bad, and the ugly should be shared somewhere since everyone on DK wants everyone to go into buying a puppy completely prepared and educated.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

As BruceGirl mentioned, there is a proper place for these type of posts. 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/ownerrecommendedbreeders

Simple enough?  So, it is out there, just not on the front page. And, as soon as anyone asks, helpful people direct them to these pages.

The front page would be filled with advertisements of Joe Doodle Breeder.  This is a community.  People can go to  Google ads, do their own searches, etc., and many of us will leave private information on your page or in private email.  We spend countless hours helping new members and each other with issues.  Why do we need to help them or advertise breeders? 

The information, and very well written, http://www.doodlekisses.com/notes/What_To_Look_for_In_a_Breeder is made available when someone asks.   Then, hopefully, they can make their own informed decisions with out the pressure of a member they do not know.

I do remember when you were searching a few months ago.  Here is  your discussion, http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/difference-between-labrado... , where you had 52 responses in the open forum.  52 times people spent time replying to help you make a good decision, but in the end, you were free to choose a breeder on your own with the information provided to you.

I have seen breeders names posted on member's pages, there are groups formed with specific breeder names. 

I, for one, am glad they front page is not full of breeders.

I have seen a few puppy mills posted. We quickly try to fight this, but it is never ending.  Still, they make their way here all the time.  I really don't want to know where people got their puppy.  Not unless, I was going to purchase another. That happens how often, every 12 years.  It is just not a current event!

After you have had your pup for a while, go to http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/ownerrecommendedbreeders

and post your review.  This information is out there, just not on the front page!  

and on a side note, I think I would get it for slander if we were permitted to review~ breeders letting new pups go before 8 weeks ( greedy and lazy), breeders who do not test ( greedy and careless), breeders who breed hundreds ( greedy puppy mill sick dogs.. etc) My comments would be endless and so would the lawsuits 

Hope this helps.  Best wishes on your new addition!