"Beth In Alaska" wrote in message
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You know.
I'm going to say something thats going to be unpopular, but I'm going to
say it anyway.

I wish that when my samoyed was young and driving me crazy with barking,
that I had debarked him. I didnt' do it because I thought it would be
cruel or somehow unfair. What was unfair is that barking was a constant
source of conflict with the dog, his entire life. Now that he is gone, I
know that he could have barked to his hearts content, if only I had
debarked the dog. It would have been very kind to debark him. I'm sorry
Kavik!! I wasnt' brave enough to do the right thing!!!

So, its something to consider. Dont' let other people tell you how
horrible it is. For some dogs, its NOT horrible or cruel. Its great
kindness


Beth,

It is normal to second guess yourself now. And look at what you've learned
from it.

I have friends that have debarked their dogs and the dogs don't seem any
worse for it.

Beth