Someone on the list was asking about an instrument that stops barking. I do have a barking collar but only use it in "emergencies" as I always feel uneasy with those (too tight, or a dog freaking out). Anyway, just a bit ago there was an ad on TV suggesting an ultrasonic battery powered instrument that is supposed to work well. Mind you, I have no idea if it works but I would be willing to try it as my dogs tend to bark excessively when company arrives. There is a phone #: 1-800-671-9398 and a web site: www.BuyBarkOff.com <http://www.buybarkoff.com/> . Like I said, I have not tried it yet so don't know if it works. It's only $10.-, so not much lost. If anyone tried it please let us all know if it works. Thanks, Lee F. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================