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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  But debarking really isn't "for their own good." In this case it would be done to appease the neighbors and so one can keep their beloved pet. It doesn't present any health benefits like s/n does, so...not really comparable.  More like tail docking, I would think... |
I was gonna compare it more to tail docking as well. Breeders and vets dock puppies tails with no question all the time, but that has no medical benefit, either. In that sense, I guess I don't see the difference. Both, to me, are pointless, non-needed surgeries.
I'm not saying I'm for
nor against debarking. I personally would never do it. I hate the way a de-barked dog sounds and would rather have a real bark for one thing. I believe in leaving a dog with all of their natural stuff, besides spaying/neutering because I do believe that s/n benefits them more than doesn't.
I, mean, if it came down to lose your dog vs. debark your dog.... I would debark the dog, but that would be a
last resort. Dog daycare is what comes first to my mind. I would prefer my dog to be happy and content during the day rather than stressed and barking all day cooped up in an apartment. It can be a lot of money for sure but I knew, when deciding to get a dog, that it would cost alot of money. I think you also have to know when getting a dog that dogs bark, and certain breeds are more prone to it, when deciding on your living situation while owning a dog. I do understand life happens and you just have to deal with what you got.
I don't know. Basically, you sound like an informed person. You're not just a dog owner who has been lazy and not trained and wants to de bark your dog. You've done your research. I think it all just comes down to how you feel about it, if you think it will solve the problem, or just worsen it. But I really would try ALL other options first.