This is probably a ridiculous suggestion, but what about trying earplugs and simply ignoring little Charlie when his inner banshee comes out...? Piper hates being ignored; below is my response when I asked advice about stopping 'demand' barking (I remain very grateful to YorkietalkJilly!)
YorkietalkJilly~~Thank you for suggesting I leave room, as it quiets Piper; I can see her wheels turning and though it may take a couple of times, she gets the message and most assuredly does not like being ignored or left alone!! I must say (my place is very small) that I found myself shaking my head and smiling as I "hid" in my, also very small, bathroom. Wait-What??! She has the run of the place while I'm "trapped" in the bathroom???? The things we do and go through for our little lamb chops and I wouldn't change a thing!! I find such joy in having Piper--even laughing at myself trying to train her! Thanks again!
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