I know alot of people are against it as I am as well BUT I don't see anything wrong in doing it as you seem to have a good understanding with your yorkie and love your yorkie and I see you've done your research. If I lived in an apartment and that was my problem I would consider it to keep my dog as it's not as bad as some think. I know several show/breeder friends that have had it done for the very same reasons you are explaining. Just because I don't do it and I do live in a house and it's not a problem for me but if the rolls were reversed I would for sure consider it to keep my dog. I know when my friends do it it's only one vocal cord not both and it's done when they go in for a teeth cleaning so that means they are already sedated and can't feel it. While I have several yorkies at home none are debarked and I thankfully have neighbors that don't call or complain when mine get to barking.
I hope this helps in some way.
I might get on the chopping block as well LOL...but rehoming wouldn't be an option for me either in this case.
Donna
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