The British woman dog trainer on It's Me Or The Dog on Animal Planet uses a couple of techniques that have been mentioned. One was crossing your arms and turning away from the dog when it exhibits behavior you do want want, barking being one of them. She also recommends a funny loud noise, and one that makes them run to you sounds like something I may have seen on one of her shows. Try to catch her program if you can -- you will learn a lot. Also, that other show about the misbehaving behaviors treated by the Monks of New Skete, the ones that raise those beautiful German Shepards, has some good info.
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