"When are the people gonna come?" my four-year-old daughter asked me as we stared out at the empty street. We were sitting on rocking chairs outside on our driveway. I was feeling ridiculous.

Dogs may be man's best friend, but sometimes best friends won't shut up and are annoying as hell. It's especially aggravating when your neighbour's dog likes to bark all night long, or yap every time you go anywhere near their house. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make that pup clam up and get the peace and quiet you need without being a jerk.