Not Medical Advice: The vocal sound of a bark isn't generated by the tongue. With or without a tongue the dog can still bark. Damage to the dog's voice box, or larynx will affect its barking.
A dog’s tongue is quite remarkable. It is used to keep them cool, to licks wounds, to lap up water, and along with the rest of their mouth is a key element of how a dog interacts with objects.
The tongue is an important part of a dog’s mouth, which acts almost like hands do for people. Dog’s have a natural instinct to pick up, chew, and investigate objects with their mouth. The tongue helps them feel the texture of an object and helps them identify objects by both taste and texture. Finally, the most obvious use of the tongue is to help the dog eat and drink.
As most dog owners can attest to, dogs will seek out food, treats and other items they like through smell and taste, and is the tool which helps them in the mechanics of eating and drinking. Other than the heart and brain, the tongue is one the most vital organs for a dog.
Dog barking is one way the dog communicates to us, so we do not wish to prevent dog barking, but we do wish to control barking as required.
Learning to read your dog’s signals and means of communicating is incredibly important to your overall relationship. Find out how to prevent dog barking at Cesarsway.com.