I have a dog that stays with us, he knows better than to come inside, and is quiet, even when neighbor's 5 dogs kick off. He will sit for food, he will only bark occasionally to let me know if a stranger enters the property, he is free to roam, but only stays in our small Soi and causes no problems. he must always carry a leaf for some reason, and I know if he is barking at someone, as soon as he picks up a leaf, then he will be OK.