Knock it off guys. Lee, drop the condescending tone. Provide information without belittling people. Not everyone is well schooled in physiology and there are a lot of "stories" being used as excuses. It is all about finding a Vet who is willing. I would not perform a long crop on an older dog, less of a chance of it standing and a lot of aftercare/bracing. A short crop should have no problem. Pain is pain, regardless of technique and can be managed with proper anesthesia and analgesia. I have heard good things about the Laser procedures, shorter heal time, less sutures, less scarring, but it is expensive. Personally, I prefer the LGD method. Fast healing, no pain memory, no anesthesia risks.