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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>None of my dogs are debarked, and
I, too, use to think it was cruel.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>But in some places anti-barking
(nuisance laws) are very strict and nasty. If barking can result in having
your dog removed and put down by animal control then maybe debarking is a much
kinder solution. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>From what I've learned, if done
correctly, the dog is fine and from those who have debarked their dog, the dog
doesn't care. They can still bark it is just much
quieter.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>It might be a better solution
then shock collars , keeping the dog in, or always reprimanding
him/her.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>I am glad I haven't had to make
those tough choices, my guys are pretty good about not barking unless their into
a good game. But I try to reserve judgment on others due to the present
anti-dog climate running through the country.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>Cathy Blatz<BR><A
href="http://www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com">www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.bassethoundclubofwpa.com">www.bassethoundclubofwpa.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/">http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>