Jenny is a sweet older woman who lives down the street from me.
Besides making the best potato salad in the neighborhood, she’s a dog trainer known for raising champion Pomeranians.
I called her up, and told her what happened.
“Oh boy,” Jenny said with a chuckle. “I think I have just the thing… bring Peanut by tomorrow, and I’ll show you what I know.”
The next morning was a clear, beautiful Saturday. I put Peanut’s harness on, and we walked the four blocks to Jenny’s house.
When we got inside, I told her everything: the non-stop whining, the barking, even the chaos of the conference call. All the stress came back up, and I nearly started crying.
What Jenny did next surprised me. She simply got up from her chair, then motioned for me to follow her. “Let’s go out back,” she said. “I want Peanut to meet the boys.”
Outside, Alfie and Odie – Jenny’s Pomeranians – were hanging out in their cage.
Of course, Peanut went crazy as soon as he saw them… he barked, screamed, and pulled at his leash.
But Alfie and Odie just sat there, cool as a cucumber, watching everything. No barking, no commotion.
“How did you train them so well?” I asked.
“Here, let me show you,” she replied.
Then Jenny did something incredible: she pulled a small device from her pocket, pointed it at Peanut, and pressed a button…
Immediately, the barking stopped. He stopped straining too, and sat back on his haunches, looking at Jenny.
I couldn’t believe it! My jaw dropped open. “How on earth did you do that?” I asked.
“My secret weapon,” Jenny said with a grin, holding up the device.