Where Can I Get My Dog's Bark Removed?
#16
Posted 27 September 2008 - 08:34 AM
Lets take out your larnyx and see how you like it......The dog will probably have psychological problems after and then maybe it will pee every where....What r u going to do then, give it a catheter? PLEASE for the love of dogs, give it away and do us all a favor!
#17
Posted 27 September 2008 - 08:57 AM
Because it was a troll. And yooooooou bit.
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#18
Posted 27 September 2008 - 09:53 AM
#19
Posted 27 September 2008 - 05:28 PM
Please for the love of god, do some research before getting a dog. Some breeds are prone to barking, some breeds are prone to digging, some breeds are prone to jumping. With a mixed breed, its a crapshoot, but you can kinda get an idea of what group they belong to (hunting dogs, working dogs, terriers, toys, etc.)
I would guess that 80-90% of nuisance barking is caused by doggie-boredom. No, I don't have the research at the tip of my fingers to back that up, but I have read much about it. Please, feel free to do your own research.
Modern dogs today seem to not get the exercise they need. Many breeds were meant for all day workouts, not for all day couch snoozes. Unfortunately, many families get a dog based on looks, or what they had as a kid. (Can you play with a dog all day as an adult like you did when you were a kid?) Some people may say that dogs that end up in shelters/rescues are problem dogs, must much more likely it is that the original humans did not get the right dog (or animal, really) for their living situation.
My knee-jerk reaction to debarking is that is it (poorly) fixing the symptom, and not doing anything about the reason. Is it cruel? I'm not sure. I'm not a dog person. I don't know enough dog psychology/physiology to determine. But I do know that it's not like neutering (huge behavioral and health benefits) or tail docking (minor health benefits, some breed have tails that are prone to being broken, that's not fun) or ear cropping (no real benefits unless you have a fighting dog, which is illegal in Ca. But no real detractions either)
#20
Posted 27 September 2008 - 06:01 PM
Please for the love of god, do some research before getting a dog. Some breeds are prone to barking, some breeds are prone to digging, some breeds are prone to jumping. With a mixed breed, its a crapshoot, but you can kinda get an idea of what group they belong to (hunting dogs, working dogs, terriers, toys, etc.)
I would guess that 80-90% of nuisance barking is caused by doggie-boredom. No, I don't have the research at the tip of my fingers to back that up, but I have read much about it. Please, feel free to do your own research.
Modern dogs today seem to not get the exercise they need. Many breeds were meant for all day workouts, not for all day couch snoozes. Unfortunately, many families get a dog based on looks, or what they had as a kid. (Can you play with a dog all day as an adult like you did when you were a kid?) Some people may say that dogs that end up in shelters/rescues are problem dogs, must much more likely it is that the original humans did not get the right dog (or animal, really) for their living situation.
My knee-jerk reaction to debarking is that is it (poorly) fixing the symptom, and not doing anything about the reason. Is it cruel? I'm not sure. I'm not a dog person. I don't know enough dog psychology/physiology to determine. But I do know that it's not like neutering (huge behavioral and health benefits) or tail docking (minor health benefits, some breed have tails that are prone to being broken, that's not fun) or ear cropping (no real benefits unless you have a fighting dog, which is illegal in Ca. But no real detractions either)
FWIW my neighbor has debarked all 3 of her dogs and they seem no worse off than before.
#21
Posted 27 September 2008 - 06:32 PM
So your neighbor's dogs no longer bark (noiselessly) all day? That's great. Nice to hear a success story once in a while. From what I've read, the dogs many dogs may be further traumatized by having their barks unrecognized. But I'm glad that it worked out in your neighbors case. I'm sure it was a last resort.
#22
Posted 28 September 2008 - 03:04 PM
Get a gerbil u jerks.
#23
Posted 28 September 2008 - 03:39 PM
Hey I didn't say I condone it, ease up will ya. If you'd like to talk to her personally let me know and you can get the answers from her. She's kinda wacky and would just love to provide you details that support why she did it.
#24
Posted 29 September 2008 - 09:14 AM
Rather than attacking each other how 'bout you guys think about how to help the poster with other ideas if you disagree with surgery?
ps. I won't presume to know a lot about all breeds of dogs--but I have never heard of docking a dogs tail because they are more prone to breaking.
I have heard however, of people docking tails because they don't want to regularly trim the hinies of long haired dog. I have also heard of people docking dogs tails to make the dog prettier or more aggressive looking. All three reasons are poor excuses if you have committed to the care of the dog.
I'm not necessarily going to be judgemental about those reasons, though.
But I do concur with the multiple posters responses in trying to engage the dog activities to help curb the barking.
What about a bong toy? Hiding treats in the back yard ( if an outdoor dog )? Ask a helpful neighbor to come over and spend some time with the pooch a few minutes each day? A good raw hide might help engage the dog in other behavior besides barking.
ps. I saw a neighbor use an electric collar on their two small dogs. The dogs bark more now, than ever before. I would definitely do your homework and make sure you understand how the collar is a training tool and not a punishment--before using it on the dog.
#25
Posted 29 September 2008 - 11:07 AM
Maybe because the poster doesn't have a dog and won't ever be back on this forum cuz this post + the other 5 by Mickey_featherspoon or whatever were all garbage meant to inflame others.
#26
Posted 03 October 2008 - 10:02 PM
#27
Posted 17 October 2008 - 04:08 PM
When we first got our dog, we lived in an apartment. We taught her not to bark. When my kids were born, she started barking when my wife and kids are home and I am not if she didn't feel comfortable when someone comes up the driveway. i like it because she is protecting my family.
If you don't want to hear the dog bark, try teaching it. If you don't want to try teaching it, don't have a pet, because you obviously don't have time for it.
#28
Posted 23 October 2008 - 02:00 PM
#29
Posted 23 October 2008 - 02:10 PM
best answer right there - outstanding!
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#30
Posted 26 October 2008 - 09:11 AM
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