dog owners to manage their pets' barking and behaviour through obedience training.
"Debarking should only be considered by pet owners as a last resort when all other measures, especially training, are ineffective and only if the dog owner considers it an option," HDB stated.
An advisory on the website of the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority also says debarking surgery is a "solution of last resort".
- CNA/ly
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