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Originally Posted by Hooks_Yorkie  My questions were has anyone had this done and does it harm them physically other than our aesthetics.
I tried the cans and spray bottle before I started the thread. I also rush ordered the citronelle tags and a vibrating spray tag and also the thing that you plug in and is suppose to deter them from barking. I simply haven't recieved them yet. I will also try any of the new techniques mentioned in the thread. As I said originally, I was also looking into being able to completely stay off campus. I have to receive approval first.
I just wanted some input on whether or not someone has had it done and have they noted any physical harm. I haven't set the appointment or did anything of that nature. I was again trying to exhaust all the options and I didn't want to rush my decision.
I don't care what kind of activist you may be, but the first teaching of all those who believe they are "champions" for a cause is to learn a little tact and make sure that you listen and respect others while disagreeing with them. For adults to resort to ad hominem attacks instead of simply informing me of other options and expressing their disagreement is what is truly sad.
Debarking is an absolute last resort since rehoming is going to happen over my dead body. I will try the others (and new ones) until September when I have to move out. I was just trying to gather all the information that I possibly could to make the best decision. If you feel vindicated because you called me selfish and irresponsible than so be it. I will respect your opinion and hope that in any situation that you need some understanding and tact that you will meet individuals who show you more kindess and understanding that you never knew ws humanly possible. |
If all this is true, why did you not start your thread with a post like this? If you had said, I tried all of these things, and I have ordered all of these products, but am considering debarking as a last resort...... I think you would have gotten more carefully worded posts. You may have gotten input on some of the very products you NOW say you are waiting on. But you did not say you were going to try anything else at all. You said you had found a vet to do this debarking surgery.
You are also ignoring all of the questions put to you -- like: What happens if after you mutilate your dogs, they are found out in the dorm? If you are told you have to move or move them? What are you going to do then? Do you think your roommates are going to put up with barking through final exam time? What if you have a disagreement with a roommate? You don't think one will report your dogs? What about just a routine dorm inspection? What about personal integrity?
You also did not say you were waiting for approval to stay off campus. You said you did not think it was financially feasible. Yet, you have money for debarking surgery!
What if every single person in that dorm snuck in two dogs? What sort of chaos would there be? Why do you feel you are above the rules? I still do not believe for a minute being sneaked in and out of a dorm room is any kind of life for dogs, despite your description of their outings. Dogs need to be able to be dogs. They need to run, play, and BARK! Really loving our dogs, means putting their needs above our own. Sure you NEED them, they make YOU feel better. But if you really love them, you will not sneak them into a dorm where they are not allowed to live, you will not take away their voices just because you want to live in the dorm, and you will consider rehoming to a GOOD, pre-screened home that can provide what you obviously cannot.