I dont like a dog that trail barks but i dont mind a dog that yips a little when a bay breaks. I used to not be able to stand a dog that barked at all unless it was face to face, but since i lost my Garmin i dont mind the yipping on a race, Helps me know which way to keep heading.. And since i hunt afoot most times my fat rear end needs all the help it can get..lol But when i get my replacement garmin im sure my opinion will change..