Lawmaker pushes to ban “de-barking” procedure
(NECN: Kenneth Craig, Worcester, Mass.) - If something seems different about this dog’s bark -- you're not mistaken.
You're looking at YouTube video of a “de-barked” dog - a surgical procedure in which a dog's vocal cords are severed -- with a goal of muffling or eliminate the dog's bark.
While controversial-- it's a perfectly legal and utilized procedure in many states -- including Massachusetts.
