It doesn’t take much barking to become everyone’s least favorite neighbor.
A few loud afternoons, one stressed-out retiree, and suddenly your dog is the topic of every porch conversation on the block. Barking dogs stir up drama fast—and not the fun kind. Whether your pup is yelling at birds or losing it over the mailman, the noise adds up and people notice.
But the good news is, you can fix it without becoming a hermit or enrolling your dog in a silent retreat. These ten smart, sanity-saving tactics can help you keep things calm, preserve your peace, and stop being the reason the neighborhood group chat lights up.