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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/58432388

also ear cropping

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[–] HotDog7@feddit.online 23 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Why would you ever want to debark your dog? Holy shit what the fuck man. Rare Doug Ford W.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 10 points 6 months ago

Its popular in some Asian countries also, where they want the dog to look good but not be loud.

Our dog was a rescue from Korea and first 2-3 months she never made a single noise, so we were worried she'd had it done ( per vets info on debarking in Asia).

Thankfully she was just unsure of her new home and now barks at me when its time to go outside, or when she's hungry. But we've been training her to come "talk" to us first, before resorting to barking. And its working.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The same Doug Ford that brought back penned hunting for dogs? That Doug Ford can fuck off.

[–] HotDog7@feddit.online 3 points 6 months ago

Doug Ford's the type of guy who takes one step forward, and two steps back.

[–] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 17 points 6 months ago

Alberta banned declawing cats before Ontario did.

I didn't expect that

[–] NotSteve_@piefed.ca 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What the hell, I thought this was already banned

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 months ago

Most vets won't do it. But some vets love money.

[–] Doubleohdonut@lemmy.ca 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

The photo in the article looks like 2026's update to the overly attached girlfriend meme

Edit: overly attached veterinarian. I'll get there lol

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I know declawing is brutally mutilating cats' toes in order to cause them chronic pain and mobility issues for the cruel enjoyment of the sadistic bastards who do it, but can someone please explain to me what in the name of fuck is “debarking”..‽

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Mutilating dog throats so they can't make barking noises.

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Can they even eat and drink properly after that?

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 6 months ago

Yes, but they have a very sad, raspy sound for a bark. I've read that it can cause anxiety in the dog (you don't say, right?).

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 2 points 6 months ago

No idea, I am only aware of what it is and how it is done. Haven't met a dog who had their bark removed.

[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I want to downvote you, just because that is so effing nasty that i cant imagine upvoting it...