Obviously, I have very strong opinions about this practice. When you add a dog to your family you must understand that dogs bark. That is what they do to protect their turf and ultimately warn you of approaching danger.

I have met quite a few dog owners over the years who did it to stop neighbors from complaining or just for their own “convenience”. I personally find it very cruel to take away a dog’s voice.

My Ringo (who went over the rainbow bridge in February 2021) lost his voice due to age. He still could bark but it was muffled, and I could tell it was not feeling great when he used his vocal cords.

I did a bit more research on what happens when vocal cords get cut and what it does to a dog. I attached a flier distributed by the “Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association” that gives you the real deal.