dogs and homestudy

Niki64

So, we are still early in the process meeting with agencies, but DH and I have been working on getting the house together for the someday homestudy.
We have 2 dogs, Waylon the most relaxed, easy going lab around and Sandy lab mix that joined our family after my stepfather passed away and my mom couldn't take care of her. She is the sweetest girl, very loving. She was abused before my parents got her...the shelter said she was pregnant and abused. This causes her to have stranger anxiety, just when visitors come she barks and barks. No biting, she has never bit anyone. Is a barking dog going to be a problem? She eventually calms down, especially once everyone sits down. Then she will sniff and settle! We were thinking of trying as thundershirt also? If she would be a problem, I know she could live with my inlaws.. I love her so much, she has been in our family for 7 years. Sorry for the rambling, just getting worried early on. Thanks for your opinions/info!