Tawny really only barks when she wants something and she can be demanding. It usually starts with Stop that, then STOPPPPP, then I get up and get her what she wants. Not tooo spoiled, heh! I did teach her about 2 years ago to say please, which is a small woof, but it always starts with her bossy bark. If she barks in the rec room, she shakes her head because it echos back at her. We all get a laugh out of that.