My neighbors have a very sweet dog. The one thing that I really can't stand about her is that she barks all night. What can I do to get her to stop?

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First try talking calmly and respectfully to your neighbor about the barking. If you're not on friendly terms, write a friendly note and leave it at their door. You can suggest that you would be willing to purchase an anti-bark collar if it's agreeable to them.  If all else fails, there's usually an ordinance against dogs barking after a certain hour.  You can contact the proper authorities anonymously and ask them to contact your neighbor. Don't discuss the barking with other neighbors to avoid more problems.

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