DEAR ABBY: What do you do about a dog who barks and growls at every visitor who comes to the house?
Every time the doorbell rings, my dog growls viciously at the intruder. She's a Lhasa apso, a breed that originated in Tibet as guard dogs. I dislike scolding her for acting on instinct, but even I have to admit that my dog's bark is very threatening.
My parents are tired of my dog's bad manners, and I don't blame them one bit.
What should I do? -- DOESN'T NEED A GUARD DOG
DEAR DOESN'T NEED A GUARD DOG: Call a local veterinarian and find out where obedience training is available.
Your library may have a video on obedience training, but with such a high-strung breed, you will probably need a professional to help you train her.