I did a quick survey amongst my readers recently.
I asked them:
“When you think of improving your life with your dog, what is the one thing that would make all the difference to you?”
And who knew?
The overwhelming majority of people said something along the lines of
“Listening to me”
“That she responds to me”
“If he started listening”
or just plain “Obedience”.
This was interesting, though perhaps not surprising.
For listening is the basis of any relationship!
With your spouse, your friends, your children - if none of them ever listened, this would not make for a rewarding relationship. Tempers would fray. Happiness would not be evident!
But what makes someone listen to you?
Everyone listens to the same radio station: WIIfm - “What’s in it for me?” If whenever they listen to you they get
a) no response from you, or
b) an earful
they’re not going to be too keen on listening the next time you utter.
So what can you do to make yourself more interesting to your dog? Without bribing, begging, cajoling, or pleading?
Watch our free Workshop and learn how to communicate effectively with your dog or your new puppy, right from the start!
Yep, it’s another of our hugely popular Workshops, coming up this very week. A way to start not just the New Year, but the New Decade, the way you would like to continue.
So far several thousand people have enjoyed these Workshops - and those who pay attention and do the work get fantastic results!
Here are a few comments from folk in previous Workshops:
Did two sessions already and his recalls outside improved. This is going to be a fabulous week!! Thank you so much! Veronica
“Getting very inspired and Ida is beside herself with joy. This course really works and not just for a week.” Diana
Thank you, Beverley Courtney, for a great learning experience this week. It has helped me realize how much my own attitude and tension influence my dog. You have given us skills, techniques and understanding in such a simple and clear way. Annabel
“So proud of how my little dog is progressing, thanks to what we are learning from Beverley, would never have thought it possible, but we’re steadily getting there!” Carol
You put the tools in front of us and give us the confidence to experiment! I so appreciate your clarity! Jud
“So, after day 3 I'm starting to think I've had a Brilliant Dog all along!” Jennifer
One of the best things I have done, the Workshop taught me so much. Karen
We’re putting the finishing touches to the Workshop now, to make sure you have a great experience, enjoy meeting a host of new friends who know just how you feel, and to ensure you get the results you want: A dog who listens!
And how can you get started? Have a look at this post and get started straight away.
We’ll be going into this in much more detail in the Live Trainings . . . Be sure to be there!