Shoot the dog!

I like dogs. Man's best friend and all that. I have never actually owned a dog but have got on well with dogs of friends, relations and neighbours. I wouldn't generally advocate any kind of cruelty to dogs. Generally.

Our neighbour has a new dog. She (the neighbour) is generally out in the evenings. The dog is home alone. Barking. Yapping. Growling. Occasionally whining. But generally making some annoying noise for more than two hours a night. Usually when we're trying to get to sleep. Aaaaaargh!

Its just gone quiet, but I know it'll be barking again in a few minutes. Somebody please do something about that dog!