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  1. Devocalization - Wikipedia

    Devocalization (also known as ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy; when performed on a dog debarking or bark softening; when performed on a cat demeowing or meow softening) is a …

  2. Debarking a Dog: What It Is, Legality & Ethics (Vet Answer)

    Mar 6, 2025 · Put simply, debarking is using a surgical procedure to address a behavioral issue in a way that is infinitely more convenient to a dog owner than more rigorous methods of tackling …

  3. What Is Debarking a Dog and Why It Should Be Illegal ... - Newsweek

    May 13, 2022 · "Devocalization—also known as debarking, devoicing or bark softening—is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia to remove portions of a dog's vocal …

  4. Debarking a Dog: What Is It and Should You Consider It?

    Debarking, which is also called bark softening or devocalization, is a surgical procedure that removes some of a dog's vocal folds. The procedure results in a softer bark.

  5. Where Is Debarking Illegal? A Look at State and Country Laws

    Aug 8, 2025 · Explore the varied legal landscape and ethical considerations surrounding canine debarking procedures across different jurisdictions.

  6. Debarking (Bark Softening) - Myths and Facts

    Jan 8, 2012 · A: This is the biggest myth about debarking! The majority of people who debark dogs are responsible dog owners at the end of their rope with dogs whose bark is so piercing …

  7. What Is Debarking A Dog - [Vet Explains Pets]

    Debarking a dog, also known as devocalization, is a controversial procedure that involves surgically altering a dog’s vocal cords to reduce the volume of their bark or eliminate it altogether.

  8. Canine devocalization - AAHA

    Devocalization for inappropriate and excessive vocalization is often ineffective in achieving the desired results, can present risks to the animal, and can deprive canines of the ability to …

  9. DEBARK Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DEBARK is disembark.

  10. Canine Debarking Surgery: Is Debarking Cruel to Dogs?

    Sep 9, 2020 · Debarking, also known as devocalization, devoicing, or bark softening, is a surgical procedure that involves removing laryngeal tissue from a dog, which renders them unable to …