Is debarking surgery effective?
Surgical debarking is a drastic and often permanent method of eliminating barking. Varying degrees of vocalization may return as the surgical site heals and scars. Devocalization may need to be considered when owners are confronted with the option of immediately resolving a barking problem or having to give up their pet. However, all attempts at behavior modification should be continued to try and address the underlying motivation for barking and perhaps effect a permanent solution. This client information sheet is based on material written by Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB andGary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB. Copyright 2002 Lifelearn Inc. Used with permission under license.
