Deb, I did feel so bad for that dog - he obviously was quite distressed at being left alone all the time and tied up, which I didn&#39;t understand as the yard was fenced.  Sadie is a yapper, but people outside of the house cannot hear her.  Our two dogs are little, about 7 lbs. each so they aren&#39;t that loud.  I have tried and tried to train her not to bark so much but she will just sit there and look at me and bark while I am getting onto her.  My son&#39;s girlfriend is a mobile dog groomer and she said she thinks Sadie is neurotic&#33;&#33;  I would take drastic steps if there was the chance that she was disturbing any others - I just don&#39;t understand how dog owners can be that irresponsible and oblivious.<br /><br />Falina, I really do not feel bad - my throat is scratchy and I am clogged up but do not feel sick - I will just have o make sure to not be hugging and kisisng on Scotty tomorrow, which will be hard&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />