I'll admit I was a bit upset when I saw the words "punished" and "stressed", but I didn't take offense at it. I'm sure there are many instances where this would be the case, but knowing myself & Pixie, I know neither apply
My husband and I make a point of reinforcing positive behavior and only using a stern No when it's warranted... It just didn't work this time!
I should have chosen my words more carefully in my first post... I'm sure the can did startle her, but as I was unable to see her, I'm not completely sure what her reaction is. All I know is she immediately stopped barking (for a few moments anyway, then she started up again). I could sit there and tell her No and Quiet as many times as I liked behind that towel and she didn't give a darn. I was just surprised at how quickly that can quieted her.
My additional calls for help are more or less to learn about what did/didn't work for other people... Maybe I'll need it in the future. The ignore tactic worked for a couple weeks before the barking started, now the penny can is effective... I may need some new angle soon! (Although, saying quiet before shaking the can seems to have helped. I can say Quiet now and she'll bark once or twice more then stop... Good enough!)
I rattled the can in front of her yesterday and all she did was sit down and cock her little head to the side.... Didn't scare her, just got her attention. Maybe it's my homemade version of a clicker now! (How much are clickers... $1 - $2 at a pet store? Mine cost me 6 cents and a soda can!)