I for sure understand what you are going thru.. I have a Ausi that is the same way.. I bought one of those collars too.. It is all still in the box unused.. Just couldnt bring myself to ever put it on her.. So what I do is go out with her when she is barking & play ball or run around the yard with her.. Its gets her tired and she has forgot what she was barking at && its good exercise for Mom here..