. >> here to help us is founder of whatmattersmost.com, thomas farley. a shoutout on neighbor issues and our page exploded. people really have got some -- >> issues. >> first question, only give initials, first question is from m. i never found a good way to get a neighbor to control an overactive barking dog. is there any good way to deal with this that doesn't alienate the neighbors. >> here is an area where you have to be concerned not just about your own safety, sometimes, but the dog itself. the dog could be in distress and that's the reason it is barking. the neighbor is not there, he or she may not be aware the barking is going on. the first thing you want to do, people treat their dogs like their kids. don't ever go on the attack about it. bring it up in a way where you're concerned. >> like what? >> like how? >> i know you're at work all day long, i'm home and i'm hearing your dog barking. i'm a little worried, is the dog okay? you come from a place of concern. >> the dog is fine. >> the dog's fine, thank you. thanks for asking. thank you for yo