That is exactly what I was thinking also with the bitter apple. I bought some yesterday because he wouldn't leave our lamp cord alone.
He actually shocked himself last week, I was very scared but didn't seem to phase him. But it did scare him enough where I haven't seen him near a cord again.
I tried the time out with the leash yesterday (three times) he finally seemed to get the message, so I'm going to stick with that for now.
That is a beautiful drive along the Coast, have fun and drive safe
Wendy and Jax