[mjharpst]

My two are noisy as well, they bark to talk to me about what they need and they do it a lot when people are coming and going. We also live in an apartment complex so I can understand your situation.

With Roxie I didnt want her to be afraid of the water bottle because I use it when I brush her. I did this and it works if you have time. I put her in the other room in the xpen and then I walked around doing my normal stuff, as soon as she made a peep I came out and made a noise she stopped, I went back to doing my stuff, and she started again, I heard that first hint and corrected it again she stopped. It is all repetion and being consistent- that noise is not allowed.

The breed are known for barking and yet my two are very quiet for the breed they are more of a barker than other poochies.