We've tried the coins with him before, but he thinks its a contest haha. He hasn't barked at all since he came home. I think its something about when theres more than 1 dog around they feel the need to bark? Because even when we're down the shore with him, and its just him, he doesn't bark at all there. Because there's not really a reason to.
But anyway. I think just water in a spray bottle will work ok if he starts to bark. I'm really not a supporter of the shock collars. I know they aren't exactly cruel, I just don't like them. Same goes for the vinegar. The way I see it, barking is how dogs talk. They shouldn't be punished everytime they want to say something, just when it gets out of control.
PICTURES!
He hasn't been groomed in a while haha. My parents want to get him shaved, but I think he looks better shaggy. He looks like a conehead when he gets shaved.