The line between protecting our house and scaring people

[Aeress]

We have a 3yr old lab/beagle mix, who barks a good bark, but has been known to scare people. In some ways, i want her to protect us, and in another, I don't think I want people to be scared of her. SHe is very sweet and would never do more than bark. I keep her in a room or away from people, when i am expecting guests, but today we had a delivery and I wasn't about to keep her locked up all day.

Any insights?

[mattemma04]

I like mine to bark it up.I secure the dogs before I open the door. Train the
dog to be quiet/sit on command might be what you are looking for.

[Gray's Mommy]

We are really trying to work on this too. We have two BIG dogs that people get scared of because of their size. I put them up before people come over, but for unexpected deliveries, etc...I pop them in their crate.