[Latuya]

Why is it barbaric? We are spaying/neutering our pets. We are docking their tails. Why are these not barbaric and debarking is?

My baby is not going anywhere! If there was a situation where excessive barking is really a problem and I was asked to leave or being sited for it after being warned. Then yes I would go for the debarking. But not before trying to work with my dog first. Gus will start barking like crazy and all it takes is a firm "Gus stop it!" And it's done. If he does it again, then it's time out. Yes they are dogs, but you don't let them get away with what ever they want. If we do that, then why train at all? Let them pee, poo, snap or do what ever they want? No I don't think so! You have to be consistent with training your dog! And if all else fails, then yes I would do what I had to do so that my baby stays with me. I would do research and research some more to find a vet I can totally trust.

So yes I do vote for debarking over finding him a new home!