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Originally Posted by SantaClaus
We used to have a couple of Labs who were a nuisance to the neighbors so we had to have their vocal cords cut. They acted like it never happened, silently barking their hearts out, and the neighbors were happy. Maybe get a quote from a vet and drop it in their box; maybe they don't know there is a solution.
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Never thought of that, but we have had Irish Setters who were total clowns and barked incessantly......enough so that the neighbors would call and complain. So, I do understand the neighbors' frustration.
Also, our daughter and husband had two huge Tibetan Mastiffs who also barked constantly........day and night. They told us that it was because the Tibetan Mastiffs were raised to "guard the temple".....that it was "ingrained in their breed". All I know is that our neighbors would call and demand that we stop these dogs from barking. It's a very difficult situation. Finally, one long Thanksgiving weekend of barking did it........a neighbor in back called to say her husband was dying of cancer and could we please stop the dogs from barking.........I simply handed the phone to my daughter. After that, they found a dog boarding place and came down alone, just with the grandchildren. A great relief.
Now we have two little beagles across the road from us that only bark, in unison, every evening at about 8:30 p.m. and drive the neighborhood crazy..........we love dogs , however, not everyone can tolerate the incessant barking. Did the vet recommend the vocal cord cutting???