FYI, the citronella collars are very unpleasant for dogs as well. It doesn't send out a gentle waft of lemony fresh scent. It sprays a very strong, unpleasant odor directly into the dog's nose.
I want to make sure everyone here has tried pennies in a can before resorting to collars. A squirt of water to the face can also help.
For two dogs barking, that seems like it would be simple enough to train, since it's a very specific, repeatable situation. If they start barking, immediately put them in time out for a minute. They'll figure it out.
Thor does know Quiet, but the difficulty I have is that it's a behavior chain: Thor barks, then he Quiets, then he gets a treat.
There are lots of small, low calorie treats to use if you are concerned about his weight.
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