I have nearly a decade of experience with animal care work, and I have several friends who are dog trainers. In extreme situations, I think a conscientious person with an e-collar can correct destructive behavior without psychically harming a dog. E-collars don’t just put out electric shock, either. You can get ones…

Have you ever tried an egg barking control device? Another trainer recommended this to me one time. http://www.petsmart.com/dog/bark-contr…

Also, filling an empty soda can with pennies and shaking it when she barks might be enough negative reinforcement to thwart that behavior. I’d issue a stern “NO” following it, and…