Depriving a dog of their freedom to speak by "debarking" them is legal?

[MADem]

49. I have two dogs who like to bark. Terriers are like that. When they bark too much,

I call them indoors. It's a simple thing. People need to pay attention to their animals so they don't bark out of stress or boredom. If they start doing the barky-barky with neighbor dogs and it goes on for too long, bring the dogs inside.

Anyone who "debarks" their dog is lazy as well as cruel. Give the dog guidance and he or she will know what to expect and won't have a need to bark incessantly. Spend time with the dog so it does not feel neglected. If the dog is excessively anxious, put the dog on Sam-E--it'll mellow 'em out and optimize their liver function, too (this is the main ingredient in one of the most popular treatments for liver issues in dogs and cats--it's often combined with milk thistle which also aids the liver).

No one's getting in my house without me knowing about it...these four-legged burglar alarms sound like snarling attack dogs when a stranger hits the walk in front of the house. Of course, they don't look like they sound, but the low growl on the little one would do a doberman proud.

My vet wouldn't do that debarking procedure before it became illegal in the Commonwealth, which makes my regard for him increase.