29 I have tried training, medication, citronella collars and shock collars, but nothing works with my Beanie. It has gotten to the point that I cannot leave my house because she barks the entire time and drives my new neighbors crazy. I hav...
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: Is Debarking Dogs Inhumane? ... Opponents of debarking dogs insist that the surgery is inhumane, and takes away from the dog exhibiting natural behavior. Dogs bark to give warning or express needs, and concerned pet lovers feel that debarking a dog may lead to its needs being ignored by owners.
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Dog debarking.  So your dog's barking is driving you and your neighbors crazy—annoyance, lost sleep and more. You may have heard about having a dog debarked as a way to stop a dog from barking.  Read on to learn about what it is to debark a dog and its pros and cons.
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In the field of dog training, one of the most controversial subjects is debarking surgery. The procedure is designed to minimize the volume of your dog’s bark; it is generally a last resort of those who have dogs with a tendency to bark loud and incessantly.
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But some of the biggest noise is being made about the proposed debarking, a surgical procedure that reduces a dog's bark to a hoarse, raspy sound that many people find just as annoying.
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Dog Debarking Raises Health & Safety Concerns ... Dottie Veneto, Stella's owner, opposes debarking, "There is no reason we feel to put a dog through cutting the vocal chords because someone doesn't want to hear them bark." ; SOME SAY DEBARKING IS NECESSARY;
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Article by Jean Hofve, outlining the issues of tail docking, ear cropping, and debarking or dogs, and declawing of cats. ... Debarking a dog does not make her any less stressed, hypersensitive, lonely, fearful, or frustrated! It is important to deal with the problem at its source, rather than turn down the volume...
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Debarking your dog -new information posted 7/3/2002 ... Debarking Your Dog ... Recently, the New Jersey state senate has unanimously taken the stance that debarking surgery for the dog is inhumane. This proposal is now in the senate for vote, and if it goes through, debarking of dogs will be illegal in the state of New Jersey.
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Take care to keep your dog safe in the car: Even on a 78°F day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 90°F, while the inside of a car parked in the sun can reach 160°F in minutes. Animals don’t perspire as we do and can quickly succumb to heatstroke.
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This issue of The Healthy Dog includes a brief rundown of common and not-so-common household foods and products that, if given to your dog, can be deadly. And just in case you think turkey bones are safe, owner beware: turkey bones, like chicken bones, can be just as deadly if given to man's best friend.
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