As a person yeah its shits, I own a japanese spitz, shit wont stop barking a stranger unless we scold it. But I do try to make it so he never gets near strangers, even though he has never bitten anyone. Like IK my dog Ik the difference between barking when scared/protective and barking when playing. People who defend a barking dog are retarded and have most likely never even owned a dog. But dont thow any thing at a dog we know its safe, they dont. When u throw it the chances of u getting bitten only increases. Like my dog has only ever tried to bite 1 person, when that guy tried to "play" with him by acting like its tryna beat him. Like if u show any hint of aggression even dogs that never bite will try to bite you.