FFS Someone help........

Since I've become a Grandad I've had to adopt my son's dog.A big stupid,lovable mongrel..

My question is, can you stop a dog from barking without kicking the **** out of him?

I love the ole **** but this is driving the neighbours mad.

HELP.

Wrap an elastic band tight as f**k round his bollox!!! He will squeel a bit
but it will be a change from the bark.
 
It may be a long shot, but you can get dog whistle app thingies for most of these modern super phones, they work pretty ****in well too, shuts my brother mouthy mutt right the **** up.
If you don't have one of these ****in wonder phones that you need a load of degrees to use, the old physical dog whistle works ****in wonders<ok>