Er...my wolfhound dogs are barking nowadays. I wonder if their being separated from the bitches, which are in season now, has anything to do with it?LOL. Generally they don't bark at anything.
And the wolfhounds enjoy a collective howl of an evening, which sets all the others off. Hardly melodious!
Lankeela's answer is good. Point out that the neighbours' houses won't get burgled, because burglars don't like houses where there is a dog which will make a noise and attract attention. Doesn't matter if it's the next door neighbour's dog;the burglar is worried that the neighbour will come out to look for what's causing the disturbance.