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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Would You Ever Consider Having Your Dog's Vocal Cords Partially Removed Because of Excessive Barking?


"Debarking," or cordectomy, is an elective surgical procedure involving partial removal of a dog's vocal cords. Debarking does not take away the dog's ability to bark - it just makes it sound quieter and raspy (considered annoying by some).

Some say debarking surgery is unnecessary and unfair to the dog. Others say that the surgery and anesthesia are always risks, so any procedure that is purely for human convenience and does not medically benefit the patient or animal community should be avoided.

In addition, some behaviorist have said that excessive barking indicates an underlying issue that is usually behavioral. Surgery takes the noise away, but the anxiety, fear or similar problem remains unaddressed. Rather than debarking your dog, spend your time and money on training and/or visiting a veterinary behaviorist.



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