[HairOfTheDog]

That yapping has a purpose... It does let you know when the doorbell rings. Maybe you didn't hear it, over the yapping :~D

[AnAmericanMother]

My Lab does a good imitation of a crazy 100 pound Rottweiler when the doorbell rings. She sounds like Cujo. Growls, snarls, great big roaring barks.

Of course, once you open the door all she wants to do is fawn on the caller, try to kiss him, and grin all over her cute little face.