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Old 04-09-2014, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gerryann View Post
It is a difficult decision. Those that feel they would NEVER do this........would you give up your dog or somewhat silent the bark? Seriously, if you have never had a barker, you can not imagine how difficult it can be. I would NEVER, EVER hurt an animal, but if I HAD to do this or give up my dog?????........
It would be a tough call. I cringe at the idea of debarking. But I think it would be worse to surrender your dogs to a humane society where they would be caged, unhappy, and eventually euthanized. Or worse, adopted by someone who beat them because they barked.
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