Friday the 14th I interviewed Joseph A. Zuckerman. He is an veterinarian for the Ardsley Veterinary. I chose Dr. Zuckerman because I wanted to interview someone who was an expert in dogs, I did this because if they know a lot about dogs then they could answer my questions openly. I recorded the conversation because I would have access to it from my phone so I could take notes for my project. I had 13 questions that were approved by Ms. Edwards my fifth grade teacher. My questions were:

• How long have you been a vet?

• What’s your favorite part about being a vet?

• What’s your least favorite thing about being a vet?

• What’s one of your best memories of treating a dog?  

• What’s one of your most unusual experiences treating a dog?

• What’s your favorite dog breed? Why?

• What majority of dogs do you treat? (purebreds, mixed breeds, or random breeds)?

• Among purebreds, mixed breeds, and random breeds is there a difference with how long they live? Why or why not?

• Among purebreds, mixed breeds, and random breeds, is there a difference with their health, in general?  Why or why not?

• Among purebreds, mixed breeds, and random breeds is there a difference with their temperament? Why or why not?

• Some people look down on people buying a dog from a breeder vs. a shelter. What are your thoughts on this?

• What advice would you give someone looking into adopting a dog?

• Is there anything you would like to tell me that could help me with my research?

When Dr. Zuckerman answered my questions he gave good answers that are helpful for my research. For example when I asked him “what he thought on people buying dogs from breeders vs. a shelter, he told me he doesn’t get involved in that but the thing that he mostly cares about is if the dogs are in loving home where they are well fed and taken care of” I agreed with this.

Overall the whole interview experience was an incredible and fun piece of my project. I loved being able to have a interview with a person who knows about dogs. I was glad I could interview someone who knew a lot about dogs. This part was so helpful and gave me so much information!