Is it possible for a dog to get so traumatized that he or she quits barking almost altogether?

Is it possible for a dog to get so traumatized that he or she quits barking almost altogether?
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well im not sure about being traumatized but some dogs have a quiet personality so you could just buy one of those but i suggest you go to a animal shelter because they tend to be more scared or just quit. and it helps those poor dogs.
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