J-den

Thanks Curly Girl... i'll talk to the vet and see what he says... but it might just be a case of prince wearing the bark collar on/off for a week or so after the operation. Hopefully... he wont bark too much!

Have checked the states laws etc. The law stands at if you have tried other possible options and feel its a last resort then you can legally do it. Have signed all the paperwork etc for when i get it done in a fortnights time. Was supposed to have it done today but prince was feeling a little off this morning... chucking and stuff. Breeder says this could be due to the heat. So $100 at the vet today for him to go under anaesthetic and for the vet to tell me his vocal cords are swollen. Meaning prince has really been barking and going off while i've been out! So hes on anti inflammotorys for 10 days.... seems it'll be in his best health interests to have it done!

After 8 months of careful consideration, trying bark collars and every means possible to keep my dog from barking, howling and whining. I've decided to debark him. Why?? Well im moving into town very soon.. and dont want to run the risk of having to find a new home for a noisy afghan hound... wouldnt be the easiest thing in the world. I consulted with other breeders, exhibitors etc. and all recommended i give it a try. However i am now currently involved in a very heated debate with a friend who is labelling me cruel and irresponsible. As i have pointed out to him... if that is cruel i'd hate to see what you think of the people i have heard of drugging their dogs up for coat and temperament in the show ring, people abusing their barking dogs or letting their dogs be exposed to abuse from neighbours etc. People who keep their dogs on a tiny little cement pad all day... or people who simply euthanise their dog for barking without trying every possible option. As i am limited to time, money, space and council regulations, atm i cannot possibly take on another dog to keep him company. Debarking simply tones down barking, they can still make limited noise to communicate etc. So what do you think... is it crueler to have him debarked now and let him still have a happy full life or leave it to chance that he may have to be rehomed, end up in the rspca pound, euthanised etc as a result of his excessive barking??

Yay free esky!

Awww how cute!!

Happy Belated Birthday Daisy!

Love the pic of Maggies first bath!!

great shots!

Adorable!!

There are some fantastic photos in there!!

nice pics!!

Your pics are great! But where are the pics of the doggy

this sounds like a good idea.

They are fantastic pics!! What sort of camera did you use??

Great pics especially the 3rd one.

bakari is gorgeous as always!!

Nice new toy!! I want a new toy like yours!!

Great Pics!!

lol agreed jsk.... afghans arent stupid... just a bit like me i guess... quite full of themselves, quite intelligent and great problem solvers but common sense, well not a lot, co-ordination well not always a lot and quite ditsy blond.... i see a lot of in the afghans ive known and though i havent been around them very long, their traits and behavioural patterns are quite easy to pick up on.