As a beagle owner, I can attest to the eventual numbness to barking. It seems insane, I know, but it's true. And it's not that we, as owners of loud dogs, don't try. The problem is that some dogs just love to bark and even extensive training can't always remove that trait.
When Jack, my beagle, is in a mood to bark too much, I walk or run him. Barking is often a sign of being overexcited and proper exercising can help to reduce the behavior. What can you do about this? Aside from offering to walk or play with your neighbor's dogs (not necessarily a horrible offer), your best option is to pass on the advice.
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