debarked Sheltie playing indoors

Debarked Sheltie playing.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• debark
• bark-softened
• dog

[firstwolfgirl]

Having learned something about debarking, I have to say it is an invasive, painful surgery done soley for human convenience with no benefit to the animal. According to a number vets, It often results in lifelong respiratory and eating problems. I would much rather hear the natural bark of a healthy dog than the undifferentiated, wheezy, raspy sound made by the featured Sheltie as he attempted to bark.

[animalkid93]

Debarking is an inhumane, cruel procedure that should ONLY be done for medical necessity. NOT for the convenience of the owner.

[cbr6864]

hope you burn in hell

[buybrace]

@blgch24 I agree. I had a vasectomy, i wouldn't recommend that myself, but I decided after constant, years long arguments, tears, and threats based on complaints to the city that our dog absolutely needed to be debarked. There are also many other advantages that we have now that we've done this. and yes i love dogs, I think there are those out there that need to take a chill pill who complain when a dog barks. and i agree that it's risky. but all the factors add up, and i totally agree.

[happysaz133]

That poor dog :( that noise is actually WORSE than barking.

[alerto007]

fat ugly old slut hope u get debarked fu.. u

[BlowMinding]

@JockeyxDream if you need to move, and you want to keep your dog, i'm assuming you love it! So instead of using an invasive surgery use your time and patience. There are many ways to train your dog not bark in your absence! From putting a shock collar (on a low setting) for a few weeks/month, eventually just putting the collar on (turned off) might results in your dog being conditioned not to bark when he's got his 'shock collar' on. Habituating it to being alone, giving him chew toys etc.

[Lucille4412]

So Animalkid93, since you are a kid do you think you should be making decisions that are between a vet and an owner? Do you have opinions on human surgeries as well?

[Lucille4412]

What do you know about Shelties and Dachshunds? Have you owned one? These are two great breeds, great fun breeds with people. I really think it sounds like you don't even like dogs.

[Lucille4412]

Let's see, your experience is what? You have what credentials to be so authoritative? Aren't you the kid that just got your 1st dog from a shelter? When did you become an expert?

[XA7XX7AX]

it doesnt take a genious to realize the dogs having fun with his tail wagging and playful look on its face. not to mention he's playing with the toy

[animalkid93]

Training Training Training... Socialization...Humane care...