Ha ha Della! My dog is sweet but so dumb. He barks at everyone who comes near the house, even those of us who live here with him, and other people who are here on a frequent basis. And if you don't IMMEDIATELY read his very vague signals that he wants to go out, he pees where he pleases. I can't get rid of him for the reasons you state about your dog. No one else would put up with him.