Debark Your Dog?

We all know of dogs who can't stop barking. I used to have one, a terrier mix who saw every stranger or other dog as a threat. He would bark constantly to warn and ward them off. There are pros who teach owners how to deal with dogs who bark too much.

But, some owners choose to take the drastic route of having their dog's vocal cords cut to cut out the barking. I would never do such a thing and would discourage anyone else from doing it. Some owners choose to do this as opposed to moving to a new location or investigating how to deal with the problem.

Article on dog owners who have had their dogs "Debarked." at the New York Times.