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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> I stood outside and attempted a conversation. I called her name and  
> spoke to
> her knowing she was within earshot but refusing to budge. I said  
> that we
> appreciated her protecting our farm but it would be appreciated if  
> she could
> do it with less barking. My husband thought I was nuts--and I felt  
> pretty
> looney, but figured what the hell.

I don't think that is looney at all. Lots of dogs are smart enough  
and attentive and responsive enough to figure out what you want if  
you talk to them.

Have you read any of Donald McCaig's books? Excellent writer. His dog  
characters talk to each other.