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Anonymous
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OP's dog isn't described as having a dominance problem, though, but as having some degree of separation anxiety. Your neighbor's dog, BTW, most likely doesn't have anxiety because he's left alone, but is barking because he's just board out of his mind. It would be the same if they left him in the backyard and expected him to entertain himself.
The simplest way is to ignore him, and after a week or so he should get the idea, but, honestly, crate training is best solution. You can't just shove him in there, though. Start by putting him in for short periods, reward him if he's quiet, and give him things to keep him occupied. A sterilized, hollow bone filled with peanut butter (or a kong toy) can be good idea, depending on how food motivated he is. Another anon mentioned exercise before bed, which is also good advice. With reassurance and time (remember he is in a brand new place, so anxiety is natural) he should be get the general idea of what 'bedtime' means and realize that you are not abandoning him when you go to bed.
There is no quick way, short of a shock collar or just taking him up to bed with you, though. Sorry, anon.
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