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txshopper73 · 10-15-2005, 12:57 PM

This topic has been discussed before. It seems a little cruel from the moral view to me but talking with someone that is considering this, she said that it is relatively painless. They go through the mouth (while they're put to sleep) and will laser the vocal cords. Procedure doesn't take long to do and they're eating again the same day. I'll have to do my research on it but just something for you to know.

Funky Chicken · 10-15-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

This topic has been discussed before. It seems a little cruel from the moral view to me but talking with someone that is considering this, she said that it is relatively painless. They go through the mouth (while they're put to sleep) and will laser the vocal cords. Procedure doesn't take long to do and they're eating again the same day. I'll have to do my research on it but just something for you to know.

i had done a search and couldn't find anything on the forum before i posted. i appreciate the information. thank you!

txshopper73 · 10-15-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Funky Chicken

i had done a search and couldn't find anything on the forum before i posted. i appreciate the information. thank you!

Here's a couple of past threads...I didn't reread them so I'm not sure of the contents.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

Funky Chicken · 10-15-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

Here's a couple of past threads...I didn't reread them so I'm not sure of the contents.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=debark

awesome! thank you!

YorkieShadow · 10-15-2005, 01:17 PM

I have heard of this before and I am not very happy with it. Dogs are made to bark. The poor little thing. How can people be so mean. Thats like taking a voice from a child so it cant cry.

yorkieusa · 10-15-2005, 05:36 PM

I personally find the practice reprehensible. If people live in so-called "no bark" zones then they shouldn't have dogs if they are going to have this done to their doggies. I can recount numerous times my little Muffin needed help and it was her barking that was an alarm to me. I myself cannot imagine having a doggie that couldn't bark.

blades · 10-16-2005, 03:21 PM

Yikes- I have never heard of this in the yorkie breed! I know this is how you came upon your baby, but I really think this procedure is a bit extreme. I once met a schnauzer owner who had this done to her dog because she lived in an apartment. The poor thing always sounded hoarse!

Funky Chicken · 10-16-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blades

Yikes- I have never heard of this in the yorkie breed! I know this is how you came upon your baby, but I really think this procedure is a bit extreme. I once met a schnauzer owner who had this done to her dog because she lived in an apartment. The poor thing always sounded hoarse!

yes...that's exacly what Max sounds like....hoarse.

crystalsmom · 10-16-2005, 04:04 PM

I could never do this to a dog or purchase one that has had it done. A dog has one
important job in life and that is alerting it's owner that someone is at the door, that there is
something new to look at or there is trouble brewing. Take that away and what do you have,
it has to mess up their temperament . If I had to move because my dog barked, I'd
move or I'd find a good home for my dog BUT NEVER DEBARK . To tell you the
truth I don't know a vet that will do it.. but I suppose there are a few.

Funky Chicken · 10-16-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalsmom

I could never do this to a dog or purchase one that has had it done.

i'm glad i did. he's the sweetest doggie we have. i'd rescue another one if i had the chance too.

mustangbee · 10-18-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazou

I am completely opposed to this crual practice .

Same here,
How would they like to be de-voiced!!!!

rrosenberry · 10-18-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mustangbee

Same here,
How would they like to be de-voiced!!!!

I know plenty of people who should be DE-VOICED!

LOL

crystalsmom · 10-18-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Funky Chicken

i'm glad i did. he's the sweetest doggie we have. i'd rescue another one if i had the chance too.

Funky Chicken, rescue is different. You are doing this poor darling a great
service.

4TheLuvofYorkie · 10-18-2005, 09:23 AM

wow how heartless are you? why own a dog if you arent going to let them bark or play. you wont get to hear how happy they are when they see you or they wont be able to talk to you or bark when theyre playing
more power to you, lady

crystalsmom · 10-18-2005, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

I know plenty of people who should be DE-VOICED!

LOL

LOL so funny ....I'll admit to that one too . Just kidding of course.

10-15-2005, 12:57 PM	#16
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	This topic has been discussed before. It seems a little cruel from the moral view to me but talking with someone that is considering this, she said that it is relatively painless. They go through the mouth (while they're put to sleep) and will laser the vocal cords. Procedure doesn't take long to do and they're eating again the same day. I'll have to do my research on it but just something for you to know. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

10-15-2005, 05:36 PM	#21
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I personally find the practice reprehensible. If people live in so-called "no bark" zones then they shouldn't have dogs if they are going to have this done to their doggies. I can recount numerous times my little Muffin needed help and it was her barking that was an alarm to me. I myself cannot imagine having a doggie that couldn't bark. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-16-2005, 04:04 PM	#24
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I could never do this to a dog or purchase one that has had it done. A dog has one important job in life and that is alerting it's owner that someone is at the door, that there is something new to look at or there is trouble brewing. Take that away and what do you have, it has to mess up their temperament . If I had to move because my dog barked, I'd move or I'd find a good home for my dog BUT NEVER DEBARK . To tell you the truth I don't know a vet that will do it.. but I suppose there are a few. __________________

10-18-2005, 09:23 AM	#29
4TheLuvofYorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	wow how heartless are you? why own a dog if you arent going to let them bark or play. you wont get to hear how happy they are when they see you or they wont be able to talk to you or bark when theyre playing more power to you, lady __________________ Shannon and Princess

10-15-2005, 01:17 PM	#20
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I have heard of this before and I am not very happy with it. Dogs are made to bark. The poor little thing. How can people be so mean. Thats like taking a voice from a child so it cant cry.

10-16-2005, 03:21 PM	#22
blades Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cherry hill Posts: 69	Yikes- I have never heard of this in the yorkie breed! I know this is how you came upon your baby, but I really think this procedure is a bit extreme. I once met a schnauzer owner who had this done to her dog because she lived in an apartment. The poor thing always sounded hoarse!