>I would never consider having her debarked. It wouldn't be being done >for >her benefit it would be for ours. And though she is noisy she >seems to be >happy. > >Dave >CastleMyst Cavaliers
So what's wrong with managing our pets for our benefit? Aren't they supposed to enrich our lives, not be a burden? I love my dogs and have made many a sacrifice for them both financially and personally. However, I do live in the city, work all day and have to consider the neighbors, get my sleep, etc. If I had a seriously chronic barker that no other means solved the problem, why would having it debarked be so awful? How is debarking harming the dog, if it is done properly by an experienced surgeon? Why does one assume that a debarked dog is not happy? I have never had to debark a dog, but I have know a few that were and none of them seemed the worse for their experience. All happily barked silently, frequently. Susan Jackson Reward's Boxers & Cavalier [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sujac.home.mindspring.com Ch. Reward's Ropin' the Wind (Windy, 10 yrs boxer) Allegria Gambler's Reward (Keno, Cavalier) _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
