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Tell them that it's a "terrier thing". We are high energy tenacious dogs. It's in our genes.

You could try a citronella bark collar. It delivers a spray of citronella when the dog barks--dogs don't like the smell. Mom used one on me because I would go outside and bark/scream at the squirrels compulsively and foam at the mouth. The collar kept me quieter and I wouldn't get so anxious about those tree rats.

OH! Koa my friend, welcome to the barking Terrier club. I happen to be the president of this club in my house. I have TONS of things to say - especially to those who toss marshmellows at me!

No advise here - I hear lots of "no barks" but I still do when it's important.