If you are going to get in trouble for the barking I would consider one of those soft mesh muzzles. I have small children and if my dogs go on a barking rampage after I put the kiddos to sleep sometimes I am forced to put it on for about 1/2 hour until my kids are asleep. I think my dogs are catching on because if I just stand up and start walking towards them they stop. I hardly have to do it anymore. The mesh muzzles I have allow for drinking and they are very light. If it is a matter of you getting complaints you may have no choice = ( |