Okay, no need for anyone to be angry here. We all have differences of opinion, and everyone here, for the simple reason that we all love animals, has strong opinions on any given subject.

Don't give up! Not on us, and not on Josie!

First, be persistent. You mentioned way earlier in the thread that you need to work on that. Dogs and toddlers will pick up on any inconsitency in our behavior, and, as you said, Josie is smart. And stubborn. So you need to be MORE stubborn and make sure that you are being completely consistent with her in regard to her barking. Set the rules for her and follow them - and make sure anyone else around does, too. Try the method you want, and be completely consistent with ot for two weeks, then report back. I bet you - and Josie - will be doing much better.

(The most bark-problem-y dog I ever knew had owners who were completely inconsistent, and so the problem remained. The humans decided, I think, that it was easier for them to ignore the barking and decide not get upset than to change their own behavior. Sigh.)

Everyone take a deep breath and go hug a pet.

There, feel better?