Ever wonder what Debark Dog Sounds like...?
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THEre was a woman i knew that lived next to a house with 7 shelties. It was so bad she took to getting a hotel room to sleep until the woman debarked her dogs. IT may sound sad, but if you can't stop them from barking and your choices are what? THe woman debarked her 7 shelties and this woman i knew got to go back home and sleep in her own bed. THe sound doesn't carry near as far.
I would much prefer people teach their dog not to be a problem barker. But there are some dogs
like Buddy that seem to do nothing but. I would have debarked that beagle in a skinny minute.
I would much prefer people teach their dog not to be a problem barker. But there are some dogs
like Buddy that seem to do nothing but. I would have debarked that beagle in a skinny minute.
First off you need a GOOD vet to do it...one who's done many. There is a laser procedure which is a good deal less worrisome but more expensive and the traditional method. Key to a good outcome is REST of the vocal chords afterwards so they can heal properly. This is the single most common reason it fails or complications arise.
You need to see if it is legal in your area...some cities have outlawed it under the various "dog fighting" paraphernalia laws since debarked dogs are only used for guarding crackhouses and dog fighting according to those cities.
How painful is ANY surgery including spay and neuter, for a dog? That seems an impossible question since dogs are individuals and some scream when you flick a nail with your finger while others make no sound even when throwing puppies.
You need to see if it is legal in your area...some cities have outlawed it under the various "dog fighting" paraphernalia laws since debarked dogs are only used for guarding crackhouses and dog fighting according to those cities.
How painful is ANY surgery including spay and neuter, for a dog? That seems an impossible question since dogs are individuals and some scream when you flick a nail with your finger while others make no sound even when throwing puppies.
Debark Article from NAIA
It's not cruel, and the surgery is no more invasive (infact far less) than a spay.
Once again people relate a dog's "voice" as a human quality. It is not. Dog's do not have a spoken language. Dog's do not notice if they are debarked or not. Take away the right to debark and the AR people have had another success. Pretty soon we won't be owning dogs.
Sorry, I'm just passionate on the subject, and no I don't, nor have I ever, owned any debarked dogs. I know plenty of dogs who have been debarked and worked for a vet who did it.
It's not cruel, and the surgery is no more invasive (infact far less) than a spay.
Once again people relate a dog's "voice" as a human quality. It is not. Dog's do not have a spoken language. Dog's do not notice if they are debarked or not. Take away the right to debark and the AR people have had another success. Pretty soon we won't be owning dogs.
Sorry, I'm just passionate on the subject, and no I don't, nor have I ever, owned any debarked dogs. I know plenty of dogs who have been debarked and worked for a vet who did it.
Well, though I'd rather have the barking, I wouldn't object in the situation of a true problem barker, when other solutions have been tried and its get rid of the bark or get rid of the dog. But I've heard of too many cases where debarking was a quick fix, or something done so that the problem never came up. I don't know if it hurts the dog, but the sound bothers ME, and it sounds creepy and painful, whether or not it is.
What bothers me about it, really, is that it is done by too many people too soon . . . a surgical fix for what should be (in most cases) a training problem. Instead of fixing the problem, they change the dog. I don't like it, bluntly, because it objectifies the dog. "My dog barks too much, its 'broken' the vet will 'fix it'" mentality rather than, "My dog barks too much, lets figure out why and see if we can get her to stop the behavior". But I do understand that there are situatons where it is the kindest solution. And I half wish (but only half) someone would debark that infernal whippet-beagle mix down the block . . .
What bothers me about it, really, is that it is done by too many people too soon . . . a surgical fix for what should be (in most cases) a training problem. Instead of fixing the problem, they change the dog. I don't like it, bluntly, because it objectifies the dog. "My dog barks too much, its 'broken' the vet will 'fix it'" mentality rather than, "My dog barks too much, lets figure out why and see if we can get her to stop the behavior". But I do understand that there are situatons where it is the kindest solution. And I half wish (but only half) someone would debark that infernal whippet-beagle mix down the block . . .
I'm personally not opposed to debarking - IF a dog is a problem barker.
The range on the debarked noise varies considerably though. Some make just a quite whisper of a bark, some have a raspy bark, others can be silent.
As HBH said - you need a GOOD vet to do it. We can do that procedure at work with the owner of the clinic(vet). Hes an absolutely fabulous surgeon. With recovery time - it again depends on the dog.
I would only debark if needed.
The range on the debarked noise varies considerably though. Some make just a quite whisper of a bark, some have a raspy bark, others can be silent.
As HBH said - you need a GOOD vet to do it. We can do that procedure at work with the owner of the clinic(vet). Hes an absolutely fabulous surgeon. With recovery time - it again depends on the dog.
I would only debark if needed.