Massachussetts House Passes Dog De-Barking Ban Bill

March 5, 2010 by Kelley  
Filed under Dog News

Petside.com has posted an article with some good news for dogs who like to speak their minds. The Massachusetts House has just passed a Bill that bans the practice of devocalization in dogs. Devocalization in dogs is a surgical procedure where a dog’s vocal cords are cut. The procedure eliminates a dog’s ability to bark. Read more by following the link below.

Pioneer State: Massachussetts House Passes Dog De-Barking Ban Bill | Blogs about Dogs, Cats and Pets | Petside.com.

Here is a video which, goes into more detail about de-barking and the complications. Warning: It’s sad.

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