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Dog breeds of the world, Debarking |
Debarking, or devocalization, is a controversial procedure to permanently stop a Dog from barking by cutting its vocal cords or removing laryngeal tissue. A common impetus for debarking is a neighbor upset at the Dog's frequent or ill-timed barking. The procedure has come under fire partly because Dogs bark to express a variety of emotions, such as loneliness, which could perhaps be addressed by other means, such as keeping the Dog inside with the family instead of penned up in a yard. In addition, the surgery reportedly involves a great deal of pain post-operatively[1].
Up to 35% of Dog owners report problems with barking, which can be quite a nuisance in populous areas[2].
Dogs breeds of the world, Debarking