I have a 120 pound Lab/Dane cross that does most of my discouraging for me. He's really quite friendly, but he does like to "announce" guests. If I don't want to talk to them, I neglect to tell him to go lie down. He stands in the doorway barking his fool head off, I pretend I can't control him, and not many stick around very long.

It probably isn't fair ro give DOGS a bad name, but it is quite effective.

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