In a message dated 10/23/2000 6:48:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ldub33@hotmail.com writes: << I'm sorry, I am dumb to this...is "debarking" a surgical solution? Or is this some particular type of training? Thanks, Brandi >> Brandi, Debarking is a surgical procedure. The dog still barks, but makes little noise, it is more of a raspy cough sound. Elaine