[Gracie2006]

Both of my girls are on the quiet side. Gracie will bark if she hears a noise or if the door bell rings. Holly will bark for the same things, and, she will bark at the cats. When we are in the car, Holly will bark if she sees a pedestrian. Overall, I would say they are quiet and well adjusted. When I leave for work, the "go to your room" on command, which means they go to their ex-pen where they happily snooze all day. I got both in the habit of this from day one. At first Gracie had a bit of separation anxiety, but she would quit crying as soon as I left the house. Holly never cried when I left, because she was with Gracie. I think you may be over worrying. Just get in the habit of putting them in whatever confinement you plan to use and be consistent. In time they learn that you will come back and their "room" with a soft bed, food, water and toys is a great place to spend the day.