I agree, everything is settled now, and it might be best just to leave it here. I'm pleased to say that when josie went for her pee and saw her fav. little doggie friend running around, she gave off one bark then stopped instead of her usuall howl. I'm trying something kind of my way but also a little of what carrie said. So i will keep up this way for a while to see how it turns out. So far i think its starting to get to her :] it's still my way, but just a little of what carrie has said about the dog language, and understanding your dog. I watch for her behavior and whatever, if she doesn't bark she comes in to happy me and a treat (her fav thing of all time!) if not then i'm not happy and no treat ..but positvily training her.