Essential Skills for your Growly but Brilliant Family Dog - by Beverley Courtney (Paperback)

About the Book

All three books in from Essential Skills for your Growly but Brilliant Family Dog in one volume: Why is my Dog so Growly? Change for your Growly Dog! and Calm Walks with your Growly Dog. Learn how to enjoy your Dog!

Book Synopsis

All three books in the series Essential Skills for your Growly but Brilliant Family Dog in one volume. In this book for anxious, fearful, aggressive, or reactive dogs, you have everything you need to build confidence in both you and your dog, so that you can say goodbye to those distressing scenes when your dog barks and lunges at everything he sees. No longer will you be subjected to the scorn of other dog-owners! You'll learn why your dog is acting as he does, and with understanding comes patience and empathy.

Using entirely force-free proven methods - and a jargon-free approach touched with humour, Beverley takes you step-by-step through the process of understanding, of change, and teaches you solid techniques to move you forward.

The first book will bring you lots of "Aha!" moments as your dog's complex thoughts are revealed to you. It's essential to understand what's going on before you can make any changes. It will also explain a lot of other things your dog does, and why. And key to all this is what you bring to the partnership!

The second book goes into the detail of what you're going to change and how, what approaches will work best, and what you need to make it all work. Lots of Lessons in this book. And much of this will involve change for you: exciting!

Finally, the third book gets you out there with your dog, enjoying a new way of walking and interacting with her, and making the scenes you've endured before - mercifully! - a thing of the past. Lots more Lessons here, and Troubleshooting sections to cover all the "what ifs" you'll come up with.

Review Quotes

Very good resource in the quest to helping my dog-reactive dog. It helps that you are reassured that it's not your fault, not to worry about what other people think. Most of all understanding why your dog behaves this way and what to do to help him. Amazon review

The books reassure do- owners that they are not alone with their problems and that an exciting future with their Growly Dog is achievable. There are many 'aha' moments which is great, and the Troubleshooting is very valuable. I have gone from using 'blame transference', feeling embarrassed, ashamed, guilty and anxious to feeling confidence and calmness which has positively transferred to my dogs. Pamela and her two Labradors

These excellent force-free books are clear to follow and are concise with a natural flow. I have read lots of books where you feel like you are reading forever just to get to the point, or they go into way too much detail about the science behind why something is happening. I didn't find that with your books - you provide enough context to give a solid understanding, but also it's quick enough to get to the point where you feel comfortable enough to go and get started with your dog. Kieren

The books are a perfect gift for people wishing to love, connect with and enjoy their dogs and appreciate their uniqueness! I think they are excellent and hope they become part of every dog-owner's library. Elizabeth and her two dogs

I've already learned so much from this series, and me and my growly (more like insane wailing banshee) dog are doing so much better already! I love your writing style and this book is so relatable that it makes me feel less alone. Thank you so much. Ash

The books are really great, working through the new stuff, reinforcing some we learnt already! My dog is some degrees calmer already. Catherine

We are gradually introducing your methods. I'm excited to say we have seen some improvements already. Our Pointer cross has so many fears and anxieties. We are confident now he will have a much better life thanks to your Brilliant Family Dog books. Thank you so much. Julie