The world’s best dog training technique: “Holly-Jingle!”

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The world's BEST dog training technique: "The Holly-Jingle!"

Miss Zsa Zsa is quite attentive thanks to my new dog training technique, the “Holly-Jingle!”                                                   Photo credit: Gabriella Narus photography

Miss Zsa Zsa is quite attentive thanks to my new dog training technique, the “Holly-Jingle!”
Photo credit: Gabriella Narus photography

Lovely living encompasses many aspects of a gracious lifestyle, which also includes a well-behaved dog!

Our precious pup, Miss Zsa Zsa (as in Gabor) is a two-year-old, English Jack Russell Terrier (our fourth one). She is a little darling, albeit, a rambunctious "terror”... aka for “terrier!”  Zsa Zsa has been far from well behaved!  Being a “covid time” puppy, she lacked socialization with other dogs.  So, when I began walking her in Palm Beach, she went into a feisty attack mode, barking and growling when she spied another dog…. terribly embarrassing!

Miss Zsa Zsa, a mischievous puppy, was amused with her red croquet ball.

Miss Zsa Zsa, a mischievous puppy, was amused with her red croquet ball.

The “Holly-Jingle” is my dog training technique.  It works like a CHARM!  It’s simple, it’s humane, and my training device discreetly fits into my pocket, even my petite-sized handbags.  I made a video with Zsa Zsa about it on my Instagram and it was so well received that I thought I should share it with you, too. 

Take a sandwich Ziploc baggie, place 10+ coins in it and keep it with you at all times. That’s it! 

 I first tried this technique when I took Zsa Zsa for a walk and used it when she was not “heeling,” and only tugging on the lead.  I tossed the bag down on the ground next to her.  The sound scared her.  In essence, I suddenly became the alpha dog, she succumbed and heeled.  As we approached other dogs, I did the same thing and said the recommended command, “Leave It!”  (I learned from the trainer that “ Leave It!” is a more persuasive command than “no” because the word “ittt” has a “t” ending, instead of the word “noooooo,” which has no ending.)    

Now, I always have the little bag of coins with me.  When needed, I quietly jingle it with my fingers, she hears the coins and behaves accordingly.  Truly, it is like magic!  On a plane, on a walk, in a restaurant, I just jiggle and jingle the coins, and she becomes obedient and submissive.  It has been a game-changer.

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I never thought I would discuss dog training as a topic!  Please share this with others who may have a young or incorrigible dog.  I wish I had known about this for our four other darling “terrors!” I hope the “Holly-Jingle” works its magic for you too!  

Xx Holly

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