I found a dog on the side of the road about 2 years ago. We think he was about three months old at the time. I decided to heep him for 2 reasons. 1 - He was a black & tan coonhound and I had one before that was just this big lethargic baby, and I was excited about another. 2 - If I gave him to the pound I knew what his ultimate fate would be. Either euthanized or with a dog-hunting party. (We are some of the last places where they still run dogs to hunt deer in the US)

So, with that said from day one he has been a barker. Of course, he's a hound. But the old dog Jake was nothing like this. I figured after puppy stage he would calm down. NOPE. He gets on these rants that are just mind boggling and it's almost such a Nuisance, I can't even stand it. He just almost gets frantically barking.

So, Tyring to be humane.....I have tried EVERYTHING. Bark collars, Sound devices that emit a high pitched sound when they bark. I have tried herbs and prescriptions from the vet for anxiety. LIERALLY - EVERYTHING. I know this sounds funny but, it's his nose. He picks up a scent and just got ape crazy!

So, it's highly unlikely I can find him a home without it being a hunter. I don't like the way the huntsrs pen up and treat their dogs so I refuse to do that. If I give hime to the shelter, well, you know. So what the heck do I do?

Has anyone had the same problem with a dog? Maybe someone has some suggestions. I know it's driving me NUTS! I have to lock him in my bathroom to make him stop barking! It's NUTS.

Just figured I would throw it out there. PC helps with everything else.