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SWHouston · 05-10-2013, 11:53 AM

I think the act of De-Barking a Dog is absolutely criminal !

If someone doesn't like to hear barking, then get a Dog which doesn't do that naturally, or get a Cat.

Hearing of stuff like this really ticks me off !

yorkietalkjilly · 05-10-2013, 12:05 PM

I'll judge those that debark dogs. To take that animal's only effective way of communicating in the closed in environment they have to live in to comply with humans' wants and no way to express himself other than to whine or moan or bark to say hi, or a stranger is near, or I'm scared or I'm so lonely or I'm hungry, I'm itching, mom, need to pee or any of those things is just criminal. If one cannot manage to work a bit with their dog to teach it some basics, one of which is when to be quiet, then they don't deserve a dog. Dogs should get to have some dignity and at least a voice for goodness sake! All in the world it takes is some time, loving teaching and praise/treat and they learn impulse control. It's not hard.

Do dogs have to give up absolutely everything to fit in with the humans that are supposed to love and steward them? Are we supposed doglovers really so in love with our dogs we take their very voice?

MomtoJasper · 05-10-2013, 07:20 PM

I had no idea this type of stuff goes on! Metal rods down their throats?!?!.

These poor babies. I'm just....speechless. And my DH doesn't call me mouth of the south for nothing.

llcornell · 05-10-2013, 09:25 PM

I have had many fosters that have been debarked..Im still in touch with theirs owners and so far none have gotten their voice back. Many of the ones I had were so severe the vet felt it was done by the breeder at home

Its very sad but is the reality in many breeding situations.

wisteria · 05-11-2013, 03:39 AM

How awful....we met a couple that had 3 hotdog dogs and had them debarked, it was the most pitiful thing......they tried to bark and it was heartbreaking.

lynzy420 · 05-12-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wisteria

How awful....we met a couple that had 3 hotdog dogs and had them debarked, it was the most pitiful thing......they tried to bark and it was heartbreaking.

Next time you see them hit them with a weenie, gently of course, dumbasses....arrrrrghhhhhhhh, God help the owner I meet that has debarked their dog....

ironmike86 · 05-12-2013, 06:27 PM

Don't know how common AKC breeders debark but I'm glad the 4 I know in my area don't

05-10-2013, 11:53 AM	#31
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	I think the act of De-Barking a Dog is absolutely criminal ! If someone doesn't like to hear barking, then get a Dog which doesn't do that naturally, or get a Cat. Hearing of stuff like this really ticks me off ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

05-10-2013, 12:05 PM	#32
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I'll judge those that debark dogs. To take that animal's only effective way of communicating in the closed in environment they have to live in to comply with humans' wants and no way to express himself other than to whine or moan or bark to say hi, or a stranger is near, or I'm scared or I'm so lonely or I'm hungry, I'm itching, mom, need to pee or any of those things is just criminal. If one cannot manage to work a bit with their dog to teach it some basics, one of which is when to be quiet, then they don't deserve a dog. Dogs should get to have some dignity and at least a voice for goodness sake! All in the world it takes is some time, loving teaching and praise/treat and they learn impulse control. It's not hard. Do dogs have to give up absolutely everything to fit in with the humans that are supposed to love and steward them? Are we supposed doglovers really so in love with our dogs we take their very voice? __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

05-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#33
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	I had no idea this type of stuff goes on! Metal rods down their throats?!?!. These poor babies. I'm just....speechless. And my DH doesn't call me mouth of the south for nothing. __________________ Steph & Jasper

05-10-2013, 09:25 PM	#34
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	I have had many fosters that have been debarked..Im still in touch with theirs owners and so far none have gotten their voice back. Many of the ones I had were so severe the vet felt it was done by the breeder at home Its very sad but is the reality in many breeding situations. __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

05-11-2013, 03:39 AM	#35
wisteria YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 593	How awful....we met a couple that had 3 hotdog dogs and had them debarked, it was the most pitiful thing......they tried to bark and it was heartbreaking. __________________ Bella's Mom....& loving each moment!

05-12-2013, 06:27 PM	#37
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	Don't know how common AKC breeders debark but I'm glad the 4 I know in my area don't