"Can’t have a conversation because they all go off [like they’re supposed to] when the neighbor goes up the lane."
Well, they do quiet down eventually, so what's the problem? My sister-in-law used to have a big German Shepherd...he was trained for protection. It's a German word; I can't think of it at the moment but I know you know it. When the dog visited with her, he would react the same way to strangers. But he was being a good boy by doing so. I loved that dog.....it's been four years, and I miss him still.
"[OTOH, if she knew about the Boas]....LOL"
LOL!
She'd never survive the 10 minute pre-bark/bark/post-bark Intruder Routine they have perfected.
Yeah, then there's those Boas.
;D
*My* only “regret” would be that I would've saved more critters, if I could've.
I like my dog-centric life just fine.
She is lonely since dad died and I've suggested she get a dog a hundred times.
She won't.
The loneliness is less than the loathing, I reckon.